Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 13, 2026

Scientists looked beneath one of oldest trees on Earth. What they found is astounding

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The researchers discovered a hidden world of life among the roots of Chile’s ancient alerce trees. Here’s why that’s important.

The towering conifers of Chile’s southern rainforests do far more than shape the skyline. Research in Biodiversity and Conservationreveals that these ancient trees are hubs of hidden biodiversity, highlighting their crucial role in the forest ecosystem.

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