Scientists named 190 new plants and fungi species in 2025 – including gruesome spider-killing fungus
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In 2025, nearly 200 new plant and fungi species were identified, with many already threatened by extinction. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, highlighted 10 notable species, emphasizing the urgency of naming and conserving biodiversity amidst climate change and human activities. Key species include the bloodstained orchid from Ecuador, a spider-killing fungus from Brazil, and a critically endangered snowdrop from Macedonia. Conservationists stress the importance of taxonomy for protecting these species. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)