Two New Species of Collybiopsis (Agaricales, Omphalotaceae) from Mudeungsan National Park in Korea
Scientists discovered two new species of small mushrooms in Mudeungsan National Park in South Korea. These mushrooms, named Collybiopsis albida and Collybiopsis pini, are decomposer fungi that help break down dead wood and plant material in forests. The researchers used both traditional microscopic examination and modern DNA analysis to confirm these were previously unknown species, highlighting how genetic testing is essential for accurately identifying mushrooms that look similar to each other.