Disney's Fantasia A Reality? New Species Of Man-Shaped Mushroom Discovered At A Roadside In Norfolk

No, this seems like one, but it actually isn't a Disney movie. A nature enthusiast has discovered a species of mushrooms that look like little human beings. The species was found in found in Cockley Cley, west Norfolk, and reportedly has a head and arms—just like human beings.

The new mushroom species was actually discoverd in 2000 by Jonathan Revett, however, the recently performed DNA test confirmed it as a completely new species of fungus. The mushroom has been classified as geastrum britannicum, to make its name unique to the UK.

“It's really strange how their shape makes them look like they have a head and arms. That's what drew my attention to them," described Revett, reported The Express.

The discovery of the fungi was initially discarded and it was recognised as the earthstar fungi, which is commonly available in Norfolk. However, the mycology enthusiast decided to send the mushroom samples to Kew Gardens for genetic testing.

Now in 2015, Spanish mycologists conducted the DNA sequence analysis and revealed that an altogether new species of mushroom has been discovered by Revett.

The excited owner of the fenfungi.com exclaimed, “It felt brilliant knowing I'd found something new. I wouldn't normally question the experts, but I just knew these were different. I go back to the site every year doing tours and they're always there. It's incredible to think I'd only gone out there to look at some big mushrooms I'd been tipped off about," reported The Express.

Post Revett's discovery, three more samples have been discovered from the Norfolk area, and specimens of the same species have been recorded from Hampshire and the Welsh border area.

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