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Only about 5% or 12500 of all the species of fungi that exist in Australia are well known. Approximately how many species of fungi are there in Australia?

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Answer: Fungi are estimated to contribute to 25% of the total biomass on Earth. Approximately 250,000 fungi species (estimated between only about 5-10% of the potential existing species) have been catalogued in Australia, including microorganisms like mould, yeast, and mushrooms.

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