markdjacob t1_j5q0yii wrote on January 24, 2023 at 7:40 PM Reply to comment by deathpony43 in TIL that Ophiocordyceps unilateralis (zombie-ant fungus) has its own fungal hyperparasite sometimes referred to as the "anti zombie-fungus fungus" which limits its effect on ant colonies by Kubly Agree, exactly this! Look up the Red Queen Hypothesis. Permalink Parent 6
markdjacob t1_j5q0yii wrote
Reply to comment by deathpony43 in TIL that Ophiocordyceps unilateralis (zombie-ant fungus) has its own fungal hyperparasite sometimes referred to as the "anti zombie-fungus fungus" which limits its effect on ant colonies by Kubly
Agree, exactly this! Look up the Red Queen Hypothesis.