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What Is The Zombie Fungus?
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What Is The Zombie Fungus?

The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus has one goal; self-propagation and dispersal. Researchers think the fungus, found in tropical forests, infects a foraging ant through spores that attach and penetrate the exoskeleton and slowly takes over its behaviour. As the infection advances, the ant is compelled to leave its nest, (although they are sometimes more interestingly removed…

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The Gaint Amazonian Ant

The Giant Amazonian Ant, is know for being one of the world biggest ants, it is located in the tropical jungles of Central and South America. They can grow to 4cm in length that’s 16x bigger than a regular size of a house ant. The ants are known for being black armed with razor sharp…

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