27K views · 434 reactions | When a cordyceps fungus attacks a host, the mycelium invades and eventually takes control of the body — replacing the host tissue. An elongated fruit body, called an ascocarp, will then spring forth and release the spores. Ensuring that the zombie bug apocalypse continues… #FungusFriday 履‍♂️  | Science Channel | Facebook

117K views · 2.2K reactions | Zombie fungus in Florida! This ant was taken over by cordyceps fungus, Ophiocordyceps turns ants into nature’s very own mind-controlled hosts, guiding them to spread the spores before meeting their end. A chilling reminder of how powerful and strange nature can be!  #NatureFacts #ZombieFungus #Cordyceps #Ants #FloridaNature #animaleducation #scicomm #educational | Chris Gillette | Facebook

15K views · 573 reactions | Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, commonly known as #zombieantfungus, is an insect-pathogenic #fungus, currently found predominantly in tropical forest ecosystems. #TwistedTENS #Top10 | Rob Gavagan | Facebook

10K views · 95 reactions | Ophiocordyceps is the fungus btw | Rodney Keith Copley | Facebook

Learn about the zombie fungus Ophiocordyceps, a fascinating and terrifying part of natural history. #history #facts #didyouknow #biodiversity | World in Focus