The black fungusCladosporium sphaerospermum was found growing in Chernobyl's destroyed Reactor 4, where it uses radiation for energy. This fungus can survive and thrive in areas with radiation levels that would be lethal for most life forms.
The fungus contains melanin, a pigment that absorbs radiation and converts it into chemical energy. It uses radiation as an energy source, similar to how plants use sunlight for photosynthesis.
The black fungusCladosporium sphaerospermum was found growing in Chernobyl's destroyed Reactor 4, where it uses radiation for energy. This fungus can survive and thrive in areas with radiation levels that would be lethal for most life forms.
The fungus contains melanin, a pigment that absorbs radiation and converts it into chemical energy. It uses radiation as an energy source, similar to how plants use sunlight for photosynthesis.
