Fungus that turns ants into zombies

@ThatDisha (4010)

India

July 4, 2021 11:00am CST

Tropical fungus Ophiocordyceps infects ants' central nervous system and takes control over the host's movement.It forces ant to clime trees, then convulse and fall into the cool,moist soil below where fungi thrive. Once there, fungus keep them attached until they die eventually

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@rakski (156374)

• Philippines

5 Jul 21

where can I get that plant??

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@ThatDisha (4010)

• India

5 Jul 21

forests of brazil, australia, thailand, south carolina , Florida, Japan

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@rakski (156374)

• Philippines

5 Jul 21

@ThatDisha oh yes, I read that

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@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

5 Jul 21

If you get it, mail me some.

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@id_peace (17036)

• Singapore

5 Jul 21

I saw this in the documentary but I do not really seen them in real life.

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@ThatDisha (4010)

• India

5 Jul 21

Which documentary i too wanna see it

@jstory07 (148731)

• Roseburg, Oregon

5 Jul 21

I need that plant there are ants all over outside.

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@ThatDisha (4010)

• India

5 Jul 21

Hahaha might get some from tropical forest