Tags: Fungus

Why Zombie Ants Do That Thing They Do

Zombie ants drop their jaws, not because of mind control, but because of muscular manipulation. Carpenter ants are known to 'transform' into zombie ants when infected by a parasitic fungus of the genus Ophiocordyceps that are also called zombie ant fungi.

Bats In Texas Are In Danger Of Getting White-Nose Disease

Lethal fungus named Pseudogymnoascus Destructans is causing mass deaths in the bats of Texas. Scientists found this fungus can cause white nose disease which leads the bats to death. this disease was first found in 2006, since then it's been spreading at the speed of 100 miles per year.
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