In the forest, it is common to see mushrooms of varying sizes and bright colors that grow unobtrusively in the shelter of the forest shade.

But what people may not realize is that without these mushrooms, the ecology of the entire forest might be significantly affected.

A recent study by the French National Center for Scientific Research and the National Institute of Agronomy found that this mushroom "Coexists" with the forest and contributes to the good functioning of the entire forest ecosystem.

Forests are active, with trees growing and dying every minute of every day, and how do these dying trees decompose? If they relied only on the soil to decompose, it could take decades.

Mushrooms can decompose lignocellulose, so it speeds up the decomposition of trees, and the decomposed organic matter can make the soil more fertile, which is beneficial to afforestation and maintaining ecological balance.

Some beneficial bacteria (such as mushrooms, honeysuckle, and other mycorrhizal fungi) can also be symbiotic with trees and plants to promote each other's growth.

Mushrooms are also "indicator signs" to measure environmental pollution in forest areas, if a large number of mushrooms are extinct, it means serious environmental pollution.

The relationship between mushrooms and forests is symbiotic, called mycorrhizal symbiosis.

In this symbiotic relationship, the mycelium of mushrooms and the roots of forest plants combine to form a biological community.

This biological community can provide nutrients and water to the mushrooms, while the mushrooms provide some essential nutrients, such as minerals and nitrogen, to the plants.

This symbiotic relationship is important to the forest ecosystem because it promotes plant growth and survival, while also maintaining healthy soil.

Specifically, the mycelium of the mushroom can penetrate the root system of the plant and form mycorrhiza with it.

In this mycorrhiza, the mycelium of mushrooms can absorb some minerals and nutrients and pass them to the plant. At the same time, the mushroom can decompose organic material, such as the remains of dead plants and animals, and transform them into nutrients that the plant can use.

In this way, mushrooms become a very important soil organism that can help plants absorb and utilize nutrients from the soil.

In addition to providing nutrients to forest plants, mushrooms have other important roles. For example, they can help retain soil moisture and prevent erosion and land erosion.

Mushrooms are also able to absorb and break down some harmful substances, such as heavy metals and pesticides, thus protecting the health of the ecosystem.

In short, the symbiotic relationship between mushrooms and forests is very important. They can co-exist and promote each other, playing a vital role in the ecosystem health and balance of the forest.