Radiosynthesis

[funranium]

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/05/070522-fungi.html

Surprised I didn't come across this story sooner.  "MUTANT BLACK MUSHROOMS LIVE IN RADIOACTIVE HELL!!!" would have been a more eye-catching headline.

I would like an explanation of the alternative Krebs Cycle based on melanin rather than chlorophyll.

Discuss.

Comments

[evil-egg.livejournal.com]

Well, it makes sense. Light and radiation are essentially the same thing, just moving a bit slower/faster.

Evolution's still awesomed it up again, though.