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Photosynthesis-Free: Scientists Discover Remarkable Plant That Steals Nutrients To Survive


The newly discovered plant Thismia malayana in Malaysia's rainforests parasitizes fungi to survive in shaded undergrowth. It's small, pollinated by insects, and listed as Vulnerable, highlighting conservation needs. Scientists have discovered an extraordinary plant that survives by stealing nutri

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