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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.
