
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, also known as the “zombie fungus,” is a species of parasitic fungus that infects and ultimately kills ants. The fungus manipulates the ant’s behavior, causing it to move to an […]
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, also known as the “zombie fungus,” is a species of parasitic fungus that infects and ultimately kills ants. The fungus manipulates the ant’s behavior, causing it to move to an […]
By Chris Post New research published in the journal Nature sheds some light into the behavior of zombie ants during the last stages of their undead existence. David Hughes at Pennsylvania State […]