Frog Hosts Surprise Mushroom Growth

Researchers have documented the first case of a live frog hosting a tiny mushroom, discovered in a small pond in India. The frog, a Rao’s Intermediate Golden-backed frog, had a small Mycena species mushroom sprouting from its left flank. The discovery suggests the adaptability of the mushroom, which is typically found living off decayed organic matter. It remains unclear how the mushroom managed to get into the frog, but experts speculate that an injury or infection may have inadvertently allowed it. The fate of the frog is unknown, as it was not collected for further study.