Zombie ant: New mushroom species found in West Virginia to undergo testing
New mushroom species found in West Virginia sparks interest in scientific community
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New mushroom species found in West Virginia sparks interest in scientific community
A fungus that controls ants' minds has been found to also live in mosses, raising questions about its spread and impact.