World's largest organism

World's largest organism

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Science, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explores the concept of large organisms, highlighting the honey mushroom as the largest living organism. Found in Oregon, USA, this fungus spans nine square kilometers and is over 2000 years old. Fungi, distinct from plants and animals, belong to their own kingdom with around 1.5 million species. They reproduce through spores, which can grow into new fungi. The honey mushroom spreads differently, using mycelium threads to extract nutrients from trees, allowing it to grow further. This unique growth method makes it the largest organism on Earth.

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What distinguishes fungi from plants and animals?

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Describe the structure that makes up the honey mushroom.

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