Size Lab
Spanning over 2,385 acres in Oregon’s Malheur National Forest, Armillaria ostoyae—the dark honey fungus—is Earth’s largest known living organism, operating as both a powerful pathogen and forest decomposer.
Spanning over 2,385 acres in Oregon’s Malheur National Forest, Armillaria ostoyae—the dark honey fungus—is Earth’s largest known living organism, operating as both a powerful pathogen and forest decomposer.
Discover the science behind the Giant Sequoia, the world’s largest living organism by volume. Learn about its thick fire-resistant bark, cone reproduction, and recent threats from high-intensity megafires.
