TOI Science Desk · Science · 2026-09-06
Scientists found a fungus never seen before growing in giant panda poop; DNA
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of fungus after isolating it from the faeces of a giant panda. Named ‘Mucor melanoleucus,’ it belongs to a group of fungi commonly found in soil and decaying organic material. Scientists found a fungus never seen before growing in giant panda poop; DNA analysis confirmed it was a new species.
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