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QWhat is the approximate number of non-lichen-forming fungi species recorded in the Antarctic region?

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  • A 500 ✔ ✖
  • B 750 ✔ ✖
  • C 1,000 ✔ ✖
  • D 1,250 ✔ ✖
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Among the recorded species of fungi in the Antarctic region, approximately 750 are non-lichen-forming.
These fungi play a significant role in shaping the rock formations of the McMurdo Dry Valleys and surrounding mountain ridges.
They have adapted to extreme conditions and exhibit characteristics such as a simplified morphology, resilient cells, and the ability to remain active at very low temperatures.

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