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Invasion Of The Zombie Ants

“The parasite, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, appears to take over the minds of infected ants.

The insects are forced to leave their nests and head for a leaf that provides ideal conditions for the fungus to reproduce.

On arrival the ants are compelled to bite hard on a major vein of the leaf before dying. The “death grip” leaves the ant in a perfect position for the fungus to grow and release its infectious spores.”

A thousand authors begin a new story…

Author MarkCPosted on August 19, 2010Categories Research Material, scienceTags science, zombie ants2 Comments on Invasion Of The Zombie Ants

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