This research discovered and described five new species of mushrooms in China, expanding our knowledge of fungal diversity in the region. The study used both physical examination of specimens and DNA analysis to confirm these new species and understand their relationships to other fungi. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps scientists better understand and catalog Earth’s biodiversity – Contributes to the identification of potentially useful or harmful fungi – Aids in conservation efforts by documenting species diversity – Provides reference material for future identification of these fungi – May lead to discovery of new compounds or properties useful to humans