The controlling fungus
The Cordycipitaceae fungus will send chills down your spine. Not only can it attack animals, but it has the capability of living inside their bodies as well! As if that weren’t enough, this type of fungus can also do something even more chilling… Take a look at the picture below to see what else this seemingly innocent-looking plant is capable of doing.
Not only does Cordycipitaceae live and take up space inside its host, but it can also control the body of the animal it lives on–we swear this isn’t a lie or part of a horror film plot. For example, like in this spider, the fungus gets into the muscles of an insect or animal and moves it to where it thinks is convenient. We hope you don’t have any nightmares about this tonight!