Zombifying Parasitic Fungus Takes Over Insects – (modified host behaviour)

Cordyceps is a genus of fungi that multiplies by spreading its spores just like other types of fungi do, but the interesting plot twist here is that Cordyceps’ spores are parasitic; they turn their insect host into a mindless zombie.

There are more than 600 different species of Cordyceps fungi, each targeting a particular species of insect, whether it be ants, dragonflies, cockroaches, aphids, or beetles.

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ADVANCED CIVILIZATION Reference material - https://interestzine.com/modified-host-behavior/