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News:One of the world’s most deadly fungi called Poison fire Coral has been identified growing in Australia for the first time.

Facts:

About Poison fire Coral:

Poison fire coral which has a red appearance is a native of Japan and Korea.
The fungus species is the only known fungus that is poisonous to touch. It produces at least eight toxic compounds that can be absorbed through the skin.
The ingestion of the virus can prove fatal and there are several recorded deaths in Japan and Korea
Even touching the fungus can also cause inflammation and dermatitis. Further,If eaten,the fungus can cause organ failure and brain damage.