Chris Ketola remarked, 'It took over his nervous system and forced him to come to this location. And then as he died, the fungus sprouted out of his body, allowing the spores to spread to another unsuspecting tarantula.' This quote illustrates the disturbing yet fascinating behavior of the Cordyceps fungus as it manipulates its host for reproduction.
Ketola noted, 'This is a truly horrific but also incredible thing for our team to have found tonight.' This reflects the dual nature of the discovery, evoking both awe and horror at the complexities of nature.
The article states, 'When an insect host becomes infected with Cordyceps, the fungus begins draining its body of nutrients - feeding on the insect from within.' This encapsulates the parasitic nature of Cordyceps and its lethal effects on its hosts.
It is mentioned that, 'Scientists aren't sure exactly how Cordyceps manages to take over its host's mind and motor functions. But recent studies have detected chemical signals from the fungi inside infected insects.' This highlights the ongoing mystery and scientific inquiry surrounding the mechanisms of this fungus.
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