The Real Zombie Apocalypse: How A Fungus Controls Ants
Автор: Extreme Facts
Загружено: 2026-02-02
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This research explores the terrifying reality of how the Ophiocordyceps fungus hijacks the biology and behavior of Camponotus leonardi ants, transforming them into "zombies." We examine how infected ants are driven from their canopy nests to the forest understory, where they suffer from erratic convulsions.
The video details the "death grip" phenomenon, where the ant performs a final, synchronized bite on leaf veins around solar noon. Internal examinations reveal that a massive infiltration of fungal cells causes significant muscular atrophy in the mandibles, effectively locking the jaws onto the plant. This manipulation ensures the host dies in a precise microclimate perfect for the fungus to grow its reproductive stalk. Ultimately, we illustrate a complex "extended phenotype" where a parasite's genes control a host's physical form for evolutionary success.
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