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Discovery of Mushroom Growing on Frog in Western Ghats
In a remarkable find, scientists stumbled upon a peculiar occurrence in the Western Ghats of India: a mushroom sprouting from the side of a living frog. This discovery, reported on June 19, 2023, near the Kudremukha ranges in Karnataka, marks the first instance of such an observation. The frog, identified as a Rao’s Golden-backed frog, exhibited a white growth resembling a Bonnet mushroom. While experts speculate on the conditions facilitating this phenomenon, concerns arise regarding its potential implications for amphibian health, particularly amidst existing threats like the Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis fungus. However, conclusive identification and understanding of the mushroom's impact necessitate further investigation, including genetic analysis and sampling.