“Zombie” ants fall victim to mind-control fungus

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USArmyFinFanUSArmyFinFanforum_veteranOP
Mar 11, 2011, 12:45 PM

Once the "stalk of the newfound fungus species Ophiocordyceps camponoti-balzani infects an ant, the ant gives up control over its own body. After the fungus is in control, it forces the ant to scamper toward "a location ideal for the fungi to grow and spread their spores." Then, it's lights out for the ant

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KillerphinsKillerphinsNew Member
Mar 11, 2011, 12:59 PM

This is like 7 years old or something.......... very interesting nonetheless. :up:

MikeHonchoMikeHonchosubscriber
Mar 11, 2011, 02:14 PM

Planet Earth... I think.

Headcoach material wouldn’t want to work somewhere they’re not trusted with actual football decisions.

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