Surveyors double the number of known waxcap fungi species on the Calf of Man
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Surveyors double the number of known waxcap fungi species on the Calf of Man

1 hour ago · Originally published 27 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Country diary: Our tiny island is awash with waxcaps | Tim Earl
A two-day expedition to the Calf of Man has identified 18 waxcap species, doubling the island's previously recorded total. The findings contribute to a new mapping project for Manx fungi, helping to highlight the island's significance as a habitat for rare species currently on the global red list.
Source: Guardian Science
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