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Zombies are real. You’ve seen them! The Real-Life Zombie Apocalypse Zombies are real. You've seen them in movies and TV shows... but you've been looking for them in the wrong species. Meet the Ophiocordyceps fungus. It’s not a disease; it's a puppeteer. When a microscopic spore lands on an unsuspecting ant, it begins a hostile takeover. It infiltrates the ant's body and brain, releasing chemicals that seize control of its central nervous system.

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This eerie parastical relationship, called the 'zombie ant' effect, is a masterclass in evolutionary strategy. The fungi ensure their spores disperse best from elevated positions, showcasing nature’s dark yet brilliant control mechanisms. #ZombieAnts #NatureMagic #FungalPowers #MindControl […]

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#LeidenBiology symposium continues with an engaging talk by Charissa de Bekker @zombieantdoc.bsky.social on behavioural manipulators, aka #ZombieAnts and their fungi

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#CMINorwich25 @micronorwich Keynote talk is Charissa de Bekker on mechanism of Ophiocordyceps manipulation of ants 🐜 #ZombieAnts

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