Zombie fungus

About Zombie fungus:

• The zombie fungus, or Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, drains its host entirely of nutrients. It also fills the host body with spores, allowing the fungus to reproduce.
• It seizes control of the mind and motor functions of its host before eating away at its body.
• Cordyceps is a genus of fungi that primarily attacks invertebrates and mainly infects insects such as ants or spiders.
• The fungus is largely pantropical and primarily infects carpenter ants.

Key facts about Tarantulas

• Tarantulas are a type of large, hairy spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae.
• There are over 900 species of tarantulas found all over the world, except for Antarctica.
• They move slowly on their eight hairy legs, but they are accomplished nocturnal predators.