Invasion Of The Zombie Ants

August 19th, 2010

“The parasite, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, appears to take over the minds of infected ants.

The insects are forced to leave their nests and head for a leaf that provides ideal conditions for the fungus to reproduce.

On arrival the ants are compelled to bite hard on a major vein of the leaf before dying. The “death grip” leaves the ant in a perfect position for the fungus to grow and release its infectious spores.”

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  1. clive whitelock said, on August 19th, 2010 at 8:52 pm:

    That’s it! I’ve had enough! I’m moving to the planet ‘Nice’ to live in the land of Pleasant. Goodbye!

  2. ooberperson said, on August 26th, 2010 at 9:19 pm:

    That’s more like brain slugs than zombies though

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