Rare Discovery: Mushroom Found Growing on Live Frog

Scientists in India's Western Ghats uncover a Mycena mushroom sprouting from a frog, challenging previous understandings of fungal growth.

A team of Indian scientists discovered a live frog with a mushroom growing out of its side in the Western Ghats, marking a rare occurrence.
The mushroom, identified as a Mycena species, is known to live on decaying plant matter, making its growth on a live frog particularly unusual.
Experts suggest the mushroom's presence could be due to a superficial skin infection, a phenomenon previously undocumented in live animals.
The discovery challenges previous understanding of Mycena mushrooms, known for their adaptability and ability to grow in diverse environments.
The frog, part of the Rao’s Intermediate Golden-backed species, was not collected, leaving its condition and the long-term effects of the mushroom growth unknown.