A new species called "Baiguai Chanterelle" has been discovered in Zhejiang and Hainan, my country. This discovery has been published in the international journal "Front Frontiers of Microbiology".
The picture shows the white-covered chanterelle shot in August 2021. (Photo provided by Zhejiang Tianmushan National Nature Reserve Administration)
It is understood that white-covered chanterelle was discovered by researchers from research institutions such as the Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Hainan Medical College, Institute of Edible Fungus, and the Institute of School of Life Sciences of Zhejiang University in 2017 and 2020 in Hainan Parrot Ridge and Zhejiang Tianmushan . After gene sequencing, it was determined to be a new species.
According to reports, the white-covered chanterelles cap has smooth surface, wavy edges, yellow-white to light cream color, the flesh is solid, and the smell is not obvious.
Qi Xiangbin, a staff member of the Tianmushan National Nature Reserve Administration of Zhejiang Province, said that the discovery of new species has very important theoretical value and practical significance for ecological protection and biological evolution research. It also proves that the ecosystems in nature reserves are stable, species rich, and the protection results are significant. The news of
has aroused heated discussion among netizens after being reported by the media. Many netizens left messages asking: "Can you eat it? Is it delicious?"
Qi Xiangbin said that chanterelles in white are a type of chanterelles. At present, the industry has a relatively limited understanding of this new species. It is recommended not to eat it to avoid adverse reactions.
Source: Xinhua News Agency
