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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.
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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