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Zombie fungi found to thrive in mosses, aiding survival

A study has revealed that parasitic zombie fungi can thrive in mosses, a finding that could explain how these fungi survive periods of host scarcity. The research suggests that infected hosts may be drawn to mosses as their preferred sites for death. This behavior is linked to the fungi's survival strategy and the specific environment provided by mosses. AI

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Zombie fungi found to thrive in mosses, aiding survival

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    📰 Parasitic zombie fungus thrives in mosses, too This may help fungi survive host scarcity and explains why infected hosts prefer the mosses as death sites. 📰 S

    📰 Parasitic zombie fungus thrives in mosses, too This may help fungi survive host scarcity and explains why infected hosts prefer the mosses as death sites. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/parasitic-zombie-fungus-thrives-in-mosses-too/ # AI …