The Bizarre Life Cycle of “Zombie-Ant” Fungus Gets a New Twist

Per Nautilus, researchers have discovered a new twist in the life cycle of zombie-ant fungus, the parasite famous for hijacking ant behavior. The fungal puppet master, it appears, has been living a secret life all along.

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