Mathu21147 t1_j5pirxb wrote
Reply to comment by CarelessHisser 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
Is this from Last of us
Salarian_American t1_j5pnnru wrote
No, the cordyceps fungus that takes over insects is from real life.
The mutated version that can survive in humans is from Last of Us
Khontis t1_j5qcpe2 wrote
The fungus in Last of Us was inspired by it yes. Its not the exact same thing but there was the idea from it.
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