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Posts incorporate lively comments linking the fungal behavior to popular culture, such as references to *The Last of Us* and Halloween themes, which make the scientific topic more relatable and engaging. The tone fluctuates from humorous to informative, reflecting a balanced curiosity and recognition of the importance of the research.
Discussions show mixed opinions, with some posts referencing the biological significance, but also some humorous or casual mentions, indicating moderate agreement.
Many discussions center around the fascinating behavior of parasitic fungi and their effects, which naturally captures curiosity, leading to a slightly above-average interest level.
Posts include references to related media like films and books, and even share comments on parasite effects, demonstrating active engagement with the topic.
The discussions highlight that understanding these parasitic behaviors can influence perceptions of ecology and disease dynamics, suggesting a moderate impact.
Because #Halloween is for zombies and this year it falls on #FossilFriday, let's talk about fossil signs of zombification! Ophiocordyceps, the ant-zombifying fungus that inspired the last of us, compels an infected ant to leave its colony, climb a leaf and bite down, leaving distinctive marks 1/
As a Halloween treat, let's meet some of the zombifying parasites in my book Rise of the Zombie Bugs (out April 2025, link in bio) First up is Ophiocordyceps! In The Last of Us, the fungal Big Bad is based on fungi in the Ophiocordyceps genus, they hijack ant behavior & erupt from ant corpses
(1/6) Bu yılki en iyi film Oscar’ını, “Parazit” adlı Kore yapımı film aldı. Filmin aslında parazit organizmalarla alakası olmasa da, bize bu konuda ilham vermiş oldu, çünkü gerçek parazitler en az filmde gördüğümüz insanlar kadar “can alıcı”! Görsel: 10.1371/journal.pone.0004835 https://t.co/xOEloRU7KZ
@cfe_mycolab @kasson_wvu @joaofungo @lovettbr @RGLoreto @ConversationUK Specific to this system (ants and Ophiocordyceps unilateralis), there is some pretty clear evidence that these fungi are devastating for ant colonies, causing extensive epizootic events. https://t.co/RNiGAMe58d
Pontoppidan, M. B.; Himaman, W.; Hywel-Jones, N. L.; Boomsma, J. J.; Hughes, D. P. "Graveyards on the move: The spatio-temporal distribution of dead Ophiocordyceps-infected ants". PLOS ONE 4 (3) (2009): e4835. https://t.co/CvRbBaKzV3
(2/6) Latince adı Ophiocordyceps unilateralis olan bir mantar türü, tropik bölgelerdeki ormanlarda karıncaları etkisi altına alarak onları adeta bir zombiye dönüştürüyor! Görsel: 10.1371/journal.pone.0004835 https://t.co/pZI0LsOHVH
The Last of Us 2 introduces the concept of fungal biology. This video explores real Cordyceps fungi, their ability to create zombie-like effects in insects, and their fascinating biology.
Prepare to be amazed by unusual animal behaviors in the wild, including dancing spiders, zombie ants, and clever survival tricks, showcasing nature's strange and fascinating adaptations.
Fungi like Ophiocordyceps unilateralis manipulate ant behavior, affecting their populations and distribution. The study maps infected ant 'graveyards' in Thailand, revealing patchy parasite distribution and potential…
Parasites like the fungus Ophiocordyceps influence host behavior and population structure, creating 'graveyards' of infected ants. Researchers mapped these areas, highlighting how parasites affect ant habitat choices…
Because #Halloween is for zombies and this year it falls on #FossilFriday, let's talk about fossil signs of zombification! Ophiocordyceps, the ant-zombifying fungus that inspired the last of us, compels an infected ant to leave its colony, climb a leaf and bite down, leaving distinctive marks 1/
As a Halloween treat, let's meet some of the zombifying parasites in my book Rise of the Zombie Bugs (out April 2025, link in bio) First up is Ophiocordyceps! In The Last of Us, the fungal Big Bad is based on fungi in the Ophiocordyceps genus, they hijack ant behavior & erupt from ant corpses
Pontoppidan, M. B.; Himaman, W.; Hywel-Jones, N. L.; Boomsma, J. J.; Hughes, D. P. "Graveyards on the move: The spatio-temporal distribution of dead Ophiocordyceps-infected ants". PLOS ONE 4 (3) (2009): e4835. https://t.co/CvRbBaKzV3
(2/6) Latince adı Ophiocordyceps unilateralis olan bir mantar türü, tropik bölgelerdeki ormanlarda karıncaları etkisi altına alarak onları adeta bir zombiye dönüştürüyor! Görsel: 10.1371/journal.pone.0004835 https://t.co/pZI0LsOHVH
(1/6) Bu yılki en iyi film Oscar’ını, “Parazit” adlı Kore yapımı film aldı. Filmin aslında parazit organizmalarla alakası olmasa da, bize bu konuda ilham vermiş oldu, çünkü gerçek parazitler en az filmde gördüğümüz insanlar kadar “can alıcı”! Görsel: 10.1371/journal.pone.0004835 https://t.co/xOEloRU7KZ
@cfe_mycolab @kasson_wvu @joaofungo @lovettbr @RGLoreto @ConversationUK Specific to this system (ants and Ophiocordyceps unilateralis), there is some pretty clear evidence that these fungi are devastating for ant colonies, causing extensive epizootic events. https://t.co/RNiGAMe58d