Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, commonly known as zombie-ant fungus, [2] is an insect-pathogenic fungus, discovered by the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in 1859. Zombie ants, …

Mar 25, 2025 · zombie-ant fungus, (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis), species of parasitic fungus that infects ants and alters their behavior before killing them. The fungus is largely pantropical and …

Mar 24, 2025 · The zombie-ant fungus exemplifies nature’s ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments. Its sophisticated methods of survival and reproduction are a testament to …

Apr 18, 2019 · The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus has just one goal: self-propagation and dispersal. Researchers think the fungus, found in tropical forests, infects a foraging ant …

May 23, 2024 · Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is a parasitic fungus that infects carpenter ants. Parasitic fungi are not uncommon in the insect world, but what makes O. unilateralis uniquely …

4 days ago · It begins with the fungus releasing spores into the environment. These spores then land on an ant, penetrating its exoskeleton. Once inside, the fungus spreads through the ant’s …

Jan 25, 2023 · Fungi like the threat depicted in HBO’s new show are real and numerous, infecting a wide variety of insects, including butterflies, moths and beetles — and at least 35 species of …

Mar 25, 2025 · The Cordyceps fungus, also known as the "zombie fungus," is one of nature's most remarkable creations. Famous for its ability to infect and control the behavior of insects, …

Jan 26, 2023 · In the “Planet Earth” clip that inspired the game, an Ophiocordyceps fungus infects a bullet ant, writes Vox ’s Benji Jones. The fungus grows inside the insect, turning about half …

Jun 11, 2019 · Definitive evidence of “zombie-ant” behaviour, dating to around 48m years ago, comes from fossilised leaves that show the distinct markings on either side of leaf veins left by …