Publications
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| hidden diversity behind the zombie-ant fungus ophiocordyceps unilateralis: four new species described from carpenter ants in minas gerais, brazil. | ophiocordyceps unilateralis (clavicipitaceae: hypocreales) is a fungal pathogen specific to ants of the tribe camponotini (formicinae: formicidae) with a pantropical distribution. this so-called zombie or brain-manipulating fungus alters the behaviour of the ant host, causing it to die in an exposed position, typically clinging onto and biting into the adaxial surface of shrub leaves. we (hce and dph) are currently undertaking a worldwide survey to assess the taxonomy and ecology of this highly ... | 2011 | 21399679 |