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An Ophiocordyceps fungus sprouts from a Camponotus carpenter ant. Armenia, Belize
An Ophiocordyceps fungus grows from a Camponotus carpenter ant it has killed. Armenia, Belize
An Ophiocordyceps fungus grows from the neck of a Camponotus carpenter ant it has killed. Armenia, Belize
Ophiocordyceps fungus growing from the carcass of a carpenter ant. Note how the ant's mandibles have gripped the leaf edge, anchoring it in place. This behavior is induced when the fungus takes partial control over the ant's brain. Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
An Ophiocordyceps fungus sprouts from a Camponotus carpenter ant.

Armenia, Belize
An Ophiocordyceps fungus sprouts from a Camponotus carpenter ant. Armenia, Belize
An Ophiocordyceps fungus sprouts from a Camponotus carpenter ant.

Armenia, Belize
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