I spread quietly, a network of connections, vital for nutrient exchange in the unseen. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider the hidden network beneath the forest floor.
Answer
Mycelium
Explanation
Mycelium is a fungal network that connects and facilitates nutrient exchange between plants in ecosystems.
This is a hard science riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is Mycelium.
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