Horde Monster Fact #4: A Real Fungus Turns Ants Into 'Zombies'
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is a real fungus that infects carpenter ants, hijacking their behavior to climb vegetation and lock their jaws in place before the fungus erupts from their body. It’s a favorite real-world inspiration for outbreak fiction.
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