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Neuroparasitology (NATURE ZOMBIES) with Matt Simon

Ologies with Alie Ward

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Ophio the Fungus

The Ophio cordyceps genus consists of hundreds of different species, each specializing in infecting a single species of ant. These fungi exhibit complex manipulations, turning the infected ants into zombie ants displaying search behavior. Ophio the fungus is not limited to ants but can also infect other insects like bees or hornets.

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