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The largest microbial organism in North America is the "humongous fungus" (Armillaria ostoyae), located in the Malheur National Forest in Oregon. This single organism spreads through a vast underground network of mycelium, covering an estimated 3 1/2 square miles. The discovery of the giant fungus in 1998 heralded a new record holder for the title of the world's largest known organism. Based on its growth rate, the fungus was estimated to be 2,400 years old but could be as ancient as 8,650 years, which would earn it a place among the oldest living organisms, as well.
By the time of this discovery, Kiki Smith had spent over 15 years exploring the human body in art. Whether individual limbs, organs, liquids, other materials related to the body, interactions thereof, or other related imagery, the artist had successfully shared her vision and thinking with a wide swath of the art-viewing public. Museum exhibitions, awards, and pr…
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The largest microbial organism in North America is the "humongous fungus" (Armillaria ostoyae), located in the Malheur National Forest in Oregon. This single organism spreads through a vast underground network of mycelium, covering an estimated 3 1/2 square miles. The discovery of the giant fungus in 1998 heralded a new record holder for the title of the world's largest known organism. Based on its growth rate, the fungus was estimated to be 2,400 years old but could be as ancient as 8,650 years, which would earn it a place among the oldest living organisms, as well.
By the time of this discovery, Kiki Smith had spent over 15 years exploring the human body in art. Whether individual limbs, organs, liquids, other materials related to the body, interactions thereof, or other related imagery, the artist had successfully shared her vision and thinking with a wide swath of the art-viewing public. Museum exhibitions, awards, and pr…
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