Parasitic zombie-ant fungus thrives in mosses, too

寄生性僵尸蚂蚁真菌也能在苔藓中繁衍生息

作者: Jennifer Ouellette | 分类: Science, Biology, botany, Cordyceps | 原文: arstechnica.com

时间: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:13:45 +0000

The parasitic fungi in the Cordyceps genus are a favorite subject of nature documentaries. They've also infiltrated popular culture via the zombie-apocalypse video game The Last of Us (2013) and its TV adaptation , in which a parasitic fungus mutates to infect humans. Scientists are keen to study Cordyceps to learn more about the origins and intricate mechanisms underlying these pathogen-based diseases.

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