**teela** @[email protected] · 2023-09-09T10:51:39Z

The Zombie Ant Fungus

It takes over the mind of an ant, causing it to climb up a branch & clings to the underside of a leaf before mummification

Once locked in place, the mushroom like fruiting body of cordyceps sprouts from the ant & releases its spores

**backsaw - я українець** @[email protected] · Sep 09, 2023, 11:03

**backsaw - я українець** @[email protected] · Sep 09, 2023, 11:03

backsaw - я українець @[email protected]

@TeelaResists fungi are terrifying. And delicious.

**teela** @[email protected] · Sep 09, 2023, 11:06

**teela** @[email protected] · Sep 09, 2023, 11:06

teela @[email protected]

@b4cks4w DELICIOUS? i just can't imagine - yuck!😁

**ACG^2** @[email protected] · Sep 09, 2023, 11:16

**ACG^2** @[email protected] · Sep 09, 2023, 11:16

ACG^2 @[email protected]

@TeelaResists This is the stuff of horror movies and nightmares.

Also, Good Saturday morning!🌻☕️