The ‘Parasite of Parasites’ Has Been Discovered in the Tropical Forests of Borneo (opens original article in a new tab)

Scientists in Borneo discovered a new hyperparasite that targets zombie fungi, along with another fungus that kills spiders, which could have medical and agricultural applications.

• Scientists discovered a new hyperparasite in Borneo's tropical forests that targets zombie fungi
• The hyperparasite, named Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata, attacks Ophiocordyceps fungi inside infected ants
• Researchers also found a new fungus that kills spiders and may have applications for antimicrobial drugs and biocontrol