IllustrativeOldest fungus fossil set the stage for life on land 440 million years ago
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A fossil of a fungus has been discovered, which is believed to be the oldest of its kind. This fungus fossil is thought to have played a role in the development of life on land. The fossil is estimated to be around 440 million years old.