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There is a fungus that is parasitic on ants that live in rain forests world wide, called cordyceps unilateralis. It infects an ant, and reproduces itself by living off the ant. An infected ant is commonly called a "zombie ant" because of it's behavior once infected. But there is no specific species of ant called a "Zombie Ant".

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Do ants have pincers?

Ants have mandibles which are much like pincers. Mandibles are a pair of appendages found at the front of the ants head, above the mouth.


Is their a real zombie?

No. Although there is a type of fungus that causes ants to seemingly go mad and die, they are not really turned into "zombies". Zombies do not exist.


Why would you find a pile of dead ants and no live ants?

A possible explanation could be that the dead ants were exposed to a toxin, such as insecticide. If the live ants were able to detect the toxin and avoid it, they would not be present in the area where the dead ants are found.


What is the closest virus to a zombie outbreak?

The closest virus to a zombie outbreak in popular culture is the rabies virus. Rabies can induce aggressive behavior, confusion, and severe neurological symptoms, which are reminiscent of zombie-like characteristics. Additionally, the "zombie ant fungus" (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis) infects and manipulates the behavior of ants, leading to a form of "zombification" in nature, but it is not a virus. Both examples illustrate the manipulation of behavior by pathogens, though neither truly results in the classic "zombie" scenario depicted in media.


Where are ants most commonly found?

Ants are most commonly found outdoors in gardens, lawns, and wooded areas, as well as inside homes and buildings seeking food and water sources. They are also commonly found near food storage areas, garbage bins, and areas with moisture.