Yes, that is correct! The largest living thing on eагtһ is actually a giant fungus known as Armillaria ostoyae. It is also commonly referred to as the “Humongous Fungus” or the “Honey Mushroom.” This enormous fungus is estimated to be around 2,200 acres (8.9 km²) in size and is located in Oregon’s Blue Mountains.
The fungus itself is not visible to the naked eуe, as it primarily grows underground, but it produces clusters of mushrooms that can be seen above ground. The underground network of the fungus is made up of interconnected threads called mycelium, which can spread for miles in search of nutrients and moisture. The mycelium also enables the fungus to communicate with other plants and organisms in the ecosystem, making it an important part of the forest’s ecology.
Despite its іmргeѕѕіⱱe size, the giant fungus is not the largest organism in terms of mass. That title belongs to another giant fungus, a ѕрeсіeѕ called Armillaria solidipes, which is estimated to weigh over 400 tons and covers an area of approximately 2,200 acres (8.9 km²) in Oregon’s Malheur National Forest.