
Metacordyceps
Scientific name: Metacordyceps
Metacordyceps
Scientific name: Metacordyceps

Description

Metacordyceps is a fungal group known for parasitizing insects and other arthropods. They infect their hosts, eventually taking over their bodies and behavior. After killing the host, metacordyceps produces a fruiting body that emerges from the corpse. Some species can manipulate host behavior, causing infected insects to climb to elevated positions before death, aiding spore dispersal.

Species of Metacordyceps


Scientific Classification
