Modern Day Ant (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

Modern Day Ant

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A modern day ant (Camponotus leonardi) from Thailand is killed by the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. It is biting into the leaf vein and the fungal growth can clearly be seen issuing from its head.

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David P. Hughes

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