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Zombie ants

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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This chapter delves into the Ophiocordyceps fungus and its remarkable ability to control ant behavior, effectively turning them into 'zombies.' It also explores cultural representations of this phenomenon and speculates on the potential effects such a fungus could have on humans.

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