The Parasite That Controls Its Host

The Ophiocordyceps fungus is a real-life mind controller! 🧠🍄 This parasitic fungus infects ants, hijacking their central nervous system and forcing them to climb to high points where the fungus sprouts from the ant’s body and releases spores. This creepy but fascinating process shows the strange and complex relationships between parasites and their hosts, blurring the line between biology and horror.
 
Back
Top