Anonymous Coward User ID: 16112421 United States 06/09/2012 03:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Zombie Fungus exists! Controls ants minds... WTF? A stalk of the newfound fungus species Ophiocordyceps camponoti-balzani, grows out of a "zombie" ant's head in a Brazilian rain forest. Originally thought to be a single species, called Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, the fungus is actually four distinct species—all of which can "mind control" ants—scientists announced Wednesday. [ link to news.nationalgeographic.com] |
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User ID: 16354268 United States 06/09/2012 03:26 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Zombie Fungus exists! Controls ants minds... WTF? Things like this have been known about insects and fungi for years, yet remain largely unknown. Fascinating! I Support Our First Responders |