Behavioral mechanisms and morphological symptoms of zombie ants dying from fungal infection

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Authors

David Hughes · Pennsylvania State University

Sandra B. Andersen · University of Copenhagen

Nigel L. Hywel‐Jones · National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Winanda Himaman · Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Johan Billen · KU Leuven

Jacobus J. Boomsma · University of Copenhagen

Abstract

Extended phenotypes in ants induced by fungal infections are a complex example of behavioral manipulation requiring coordinated changes of host behavior and morphology. Future work should address the genetic basis of such extended phenotypes.

Topics & Keywords

Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences Parasite Biology and Host Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Ecology

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 13-13

DOI: 10.1186/1472-6785-11-13

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