The Unstoppable Spread of the Death Cap Mushroom: How to Stop an Invasive Species
The death cap mushroom is officially a success story! A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has found that the death cap mushroom, which is native to Europe and Asia, has successfully invaded North America. Researchers from the University of Toronto and the Canadian Wildlife Federation have found that the mushroom has spread rapidly and established itself in multiple parts of Canada and the United States. This is a major development, as the death cap mushroom is highly toxic and can lead to serious health issues if ingested. The researchers believe that the species has spread due to the transportation of soil and plants, as well as climate change, which has allowed the mushroom to flourish in its new environment.
source: Phys.org