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Feb 2 • 11:55 UTC • 🇧🇷 Brazil • G1 (PT)

New zombie fungus discovered in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro

Scientists have identified a new species of 'zombie fungus' named Purpureocillium atlanticum during an expedition in a forest reserve in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro.

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