62K views · 254 reactions | DYK? Cordyceps, the fungus seen in The Last of Us, does NOT make people sick. It evolved over millions of years to ONLY infect ants.  Even though cordyceps doesn't make people sick, humans—especially those with weakened immune systems—can be infected by other fungi. The more you know about fungal infections and your chances of getting one, the better you can protect your health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DzJJeD. | CDC | Facebook

27K views · 437 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