The hunter becomes the hunted: Malaysian scientists discover hyperparasite that preys on ‘zombie fungus’ in Sabah’s Danum Valley (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysian scientists identified a hyperparasitic fungus in Sabah's Danum Valley that attacks 'zombie fungus' infecting ants, with potential applications in medicine and pest control.

• Malaysian scientists discovered a hyperparasitic fungus in Borneo's jungles that preys on 'zombie fungus'
• The new species, Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata, has a distinct horn-shaped structure and targets ants infected by Ophiocordyceps
• Scientists also found a new spider-killing fungus with potential for antimicrobial drugs and biocontrol agents