Real life ZOMBIE BUGS 🧟 !! Cordyceps fungi can infect insects and spiders by releasing spores that attach to the host’s body, which then go through their exoskeleton, and take over their internal systems. This alters the insects behaviour, turning them into “zombies”! The fungi can guide their host to a prime location, fuse them in place, then produce their fruiting body to release spores so the cycle and continue. There are over 260 species of cordyceps found worldwide of which most are parasi
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Real life ZOMBIE BUGS 🧟 !! Cordyceps fungi can infect insects and spiders by releasing spores that attach to the host’s body, which then go through their exoskeleton, and take over their internal systems. This alters the insects behaviour, turning them into “zombies”! The fungi can guide their host to a prime location, fuse them in place, then produce their fruiting body to release spores so the cycle and continue. There are over 260 species of cordyceps found worldwide of which most are parasi
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Zombie fungi are known for their ability to infect insects and turn them into spore-spreading vessels for Ophiocordyceps. But what if we could repurpose their unique characteristics? For example, some mycologists believe these parasitic fungi could help farmers kill pests like mealybugs and aphids, allowing crops to grow healthier. Discover more about the surprising uses of zombie fungi: https://on.natgeo.com/3FzCgAD | National Geographic
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