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Deepak Kumar on Instagram: "The cordyceps fungus (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis) infects ants via spores. It manipulates the ant's behavior by invading muscles and neurons, forcing it to climb high and bite down in a "death grip." The fungus then kills the ant, consumes its body, and sprouts a stalk from its head to release spores, infecting more ants below. This "zombie" process aids fungal reproduction in tropical forests. Fascinating evolution!"

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Science & Technology | Facts | GK on Instagram: "Certain fungi in the genus Ophiocordyceps (formerly classified under Cordyceps) are parasitic powerhouses that infect insects primarily ants and hijack their nervous systems to manipulate behavior, ensuring the fungus's spores spread far and wide. This eerie process, often dubbed the "zombie ant" phenomenon, is a real example of evolutionary manipulation in nature, not just Hollywood horror. While the HBO series The Last of Us (and its video game