177K views · 4.8K reactions | Mycelium is a vast cellular network with a significant ecological impact. The activities of mycelium help heal and steer ecosystems on their evolutionary path. By cycling nutrients through the food chain, mycelial networks benefit the soil that allows plants and animals to survive and thrive. #mycelium #mycelialnetwork #biodiversity #paulstamets | Fungi Perfecti | Facebook

90% of all trees and plants on Earth are involved in an ancient subterranean network—called the mycelium—that allows the exchange of nourishment, messages, and even empathy across species. New Cosmos: Possible Worlds continues Sunday at 7pm on National Geographic UK | National Geographic UK