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Four #fungi related to species that hijack brains of insects discovered https://phys.org/news/2025-07-fungi-species-hijack-brains-insects.html

"In various #forests across #Thailand, researchers have discovered four new species of #Ophiocordyceps, each specializing in parasitizing one species of fly... In Khao Yai NP near Kong Kaeo Waterfall, for example, they found a robber fly attached to the bottom of a leaf with small flower-like growths protruding from its head, thorax and abdomen, earning the new #fungus the name O. floriformis."

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The fungus #Ophiocordyceps is a type of parasitic "zombie" fungus that infects insects.

It spreads its hyphae through the host’s muscles and takes control of its movements.
To lose control of your own body like that...
Now that’s true horror. 🧟‍♀️

　
キノコの「#オフィオコルディセプス」は虫に寄生する冬虫夏草のなかまです
このキノコは、虫の筋肉に菌糸を張り巡らせて行動を操ります

自分の意思で体を動かせなくなるなんて…
とてつもなくホラーですね🧟‍♀
#aiart #GPT4o

'Zombie' Parasite Cordyceps Fungus Takes Over Insects Through Mind Control
https://youtu.be/vijGdWn5-h8