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... that the edible fungus Polyozellus multiplex has attracted research interest as a possible chemopreventative agent against stomach cancer?
... that the fungal genus Hericium includes the monkey's head fungus, used in Traditional Chinese medicine?
... that the rust fungus Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis is the first plant pathogen approved by the United States Department of Agriculture as a biological control agent?
... that the Eyelash Cup normally grows on rotten wood, but can sometimes be found on bracket fungi?
... that the false earthstar in the fungal family Astraeaceae can open and close its rays in response to changes in humidity?