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Ant infected by Cordyceps fungi. Interesting fact about this Cordyceps, in some situation/species, they can control insect brains and manipulate their behavior to reach death locations that are optimal for spore dispersal.
Tropical rain forest.
Spotted on Feb 25, 2018
Submitted on Feb 25, 2018
4 Comments
Your welcome, AlbertKang....
Thanks, @maplemoth662 :)
Thanks too, @Brian38 and added :D
A very interesting photo, and a very educational photo....
Nice find and pic Albert! Consider adding this spotting to mission Arthropods parasitised by fungi.http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/115956451