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Cordyceps Can Be Helpful

January 8, 2019 by Lisa Leave a Comment


Cordyceps in ant

Cordyceps is a fungus that can destroy ant colonies. Tune in to find out how cicadas found a way to use cordyceps to survive.

Our sources for this episode include:

  • Fungus turns ‘zombie antsʼ into booby traps
  • 6 Benefits of Cordyceps, All Backed by Science
  • Cordyceps: The Most Terrifying Fungus Youʼve Ever Seen
  • How to Tame a Zombie Fungus – Cicadas have repeatedly turned the infamous cordyceps fungi into indispensable allies.
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