Fungus zombies? Biting wouldn't be the only method of spreading, then.
Also, a few of the things here (such as the maggots) don't matter because they're already dead. And zombies seem to be pretty good at smelling and hearing, so sight isn't really a problem.
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Maggots do matter, because they literally eat the dead flesh. Zombies can't walk with no muscles, and they can't be zombies if their brains are eaten by insects as it rots.
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What I meant when I said that was, they're commonly depicted as, "rotting corpses," so I don't think that would stop them if they're already rotting. Also, Fungus Zombies.
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It would. The way they are shown to rot on t.v. and movies is inaccurate. A rotting zombie would last a week at the very most before it just fell completely apart. Fungus zombies? If you're basing it on the fungus that affects ants then they would be non-violent.
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Hm. True. And the fungus would be violent if it was a necessary or effective means of transferring the fungus. Not to mention airborne spores.
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The spores are how the fungus is transmitted in real life.. Making the host violent would likely be a detriment because it would make the host more likely to die before the spores are ready to be spread IMO
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The spores are already spread. But if it is an effective method, and spores are another method, do both. Not to mention, the fungus, if it had access to a body such a human's, might defend itself from humans. After all, the fungus moves it's host around in real life to the opportune area for spore spreading, and I don't think humans would take that too kindly.
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So it would just induce feelings.
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What?
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It would induce urges, feelings, etc. Like a desire to be around others etc.
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Plant life, or fungi, have evolved to defend themselves in case of attack by an omnivore or herbivore, and who's to say a fungus wouldn't adapt to spread the spores through defense.
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We can only speculate.
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True. Zombies, ( what this thread is based on) are pure fiction. So, are you done with this discussion, or are you dodging the question?
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Basically done.
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Ah. Okay. Have a nice day.
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You too!
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Yes like the last of us