QuickCheck: Is there a fungus named after SpongeBob SquarePants in Malaysia?

By YUEN MEIKENG

HE’S A yellow sea sponge who lives in the sea and a hilarious cartoon character who’s well-loved around the world.

Is it true that SpongeBob SquarePants also inspired the name of a fungus in Malaysia?

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