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Scientists have discovered two new species of ancient parasitic fungi preserved in amber dating back 99 million years.

Like several other fungi, Aspergillus grow like small filaments in soils. They go on to release a large amount of tiny spores that further spread via air. These get inhaled by humans on a daily basis.

As with many fungi, Aspergillus appears in soils as tiny filamentous structures. Subsequently, they create many spores that travel with the air. Every day, humans take in these air pollutants.