It's easy to assume that the largest living things on Earth are animals. Everyone knows statistics about blue whales and elephants, but these animals are actually dwarfed in comparison to the true kings of the planet! Plants, trees, fungus, and seaweeds may be quieter and less rowdy than organisms that move around, but they have proven to be silent giants.
Skeptical? Here's a fact: the world's biggest mushroom weighs as much as three blue whales!
Now, read on to learn more about the biggest living organisms on Earth that aren't animals.