Ancient Zombie-Fungi: Fossil Evidence of 99 Million Years of Parasitic Infections
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Scientists have discovered 99-million-year-old 'zombie' fungi in amber, providing evidence of ancient parasitic fungi infecting insects like ants and flies, and shedding light on their evolution and adaptation over millions of years.
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