Hidden diversity behind the zombie-ant fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis: four new species described from carpenter ants in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

<h4>Background</h4>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,...

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Auteurs principaux: Harry C Evans, Simon L Elliot, David P Hughes
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Langue:EN
Publié: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011
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