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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"Zombie" Ant Fungus
A newly discovered fungus (
Ophiocordyceps camponoti-balzani
) in the Brazilian rain forest creates
"zombie" ants
by infecting their brain and directing them to an optimal place for the fungus to grow and spread its spres.
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