Usually, what we see with the naked eye are just trees and plants standing tall in the forest, but the power hidden beneath them is immense and often goes unnoticed. This short animation presents a fascinating and intricate world that is difficult for us to see. It does so by taking us through the perspective of a seed, revealing the complexities of mushrooms and their mycorrhizal network. This network, which is a symbiotic relationship between mycelium (fungal networks) and the earth, plays a crucial role in the ecosystem.
The animation vividly illustrates how the mycelium/mycorrhizal network helps a seed throughout its entire life cycle, from the moment of germination to the stage of full maturity. It does this by sharing essential resources like water, light, and other nutrients in a unique and efficient way. This symbiotic relationship is not just beneficial but essential for the survival and health of many plant species on our planet.
Team 10
Jiawen Zhu (Carmen) (London College of Communication, UAL)
Ho Thien An (RMIT Vietnam)
Yuying Liu (Jade) (RMIT Melbourne)
Yonglan Wu (RMIT Melbourne)
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