In addition to the fungicidal fungi, scientists have also seen
small bugs laying their eggs in the infected ant corpse, where their larvae can then eat the growing fungus.
Sidenote: I am always afraid to leave rice in an opened box, no matter how
small that opening is, because I think some
bugs will make their way in there,
lay their eggs and I'll swallow them and I'll die.
I agree with this comment, as well as with the others on industrial agriculture, though I do want to mention that there are
small town, local and organic farmers out there who treat animals and the environment well — while I do not support the dairy or egg industry, I love to see our friend Bob's hens running around wild, pecking at
bugs, etc. and we will eat those eggs, which are seasonal because hens naturally
lay more during certain times of the year.