Parasitic zombie-ant fungus thrives in mosses, too

Researchers discovered that a parasitic fungus known for turning ants into 'zombies' can also thrive in mosses, not just in its ant hosts. This adaptation may allow the fungus to survive during periods when ants are scarce and explains why infected ants are attracted to mosses as their final resting places. The finding reveals a more complex lifecycle for this fascinating parasite than previously understood.