Šok otkriće u blizini najmističnije planine u Srbiji: Naučnici pronašli novi organizam, ima posebnu ulogu

Sokobanjsko ekološko društvo (SED) saopštilo je da je u Sesalačkoj pećini, u selu Sesalac kod Sokobanje, otkrivena potpuno nova vrsta gljive, koja do sada nije bila poznata nauci. Otkriće je rezultat istraživanja sprovedenog u julu 2024. godine, u kojem su naučnici sa Biološkog fakulteta Univerziteta u Beogradu istraživali pećinu, uz saradnju članova SED-a.

Šok otkriće u blizini najmističnije planine u Srbiji: Naučnici pronašli novi organizam, ima posebnu ulogu

TL;DR

  • A new fungus species, Gamsia batmanii, was discovered in Sesalačka Cave, Serbia.
  • The fungus was found on the European long-eared bat (Miniopterus schreibersii).
  • Research was conducted by scientists from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Biology and the Sokobanja Ecological Society (SED).
  • The discovery highlights the importance of protecting natural habitats, especially small ones, for biodiversity.
  • Sesalačka Cave is already known as a significant nursery for bats and harbors other rare species.
  • The cave was declared a Natural Monument in 2023 and is managed by the Sokobanja Tourist Organization.