Most fungi need only wind or water to disperse their spores. But some, including truffles, need a little help from animals.

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More information: Alexander P. Boast et al, DNA and spores from coprolites reveal that colourful truffle-like fungi endemic to New Zealand were consumed by extinct moa (Dinornithiformes), Biology ...

Auckland, Most fungi need only wind or water to disperse their spores. But some, including truffles, need a little help from animals. Usually, truffles and truffle-like fungi are dull-coloured and ...