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Indeed, it's a reasonable argument that fungi evolved these molecules specifically to affect animal's brains. After all, we can see specific behaviors that help
by SamBam 3y ago
Indeed, it's a reasonable argument that fungi evolved these molecules specifically to affect animal's brains. After all, we can see specific behaviors that help spores spread, like the zombie ants.
I think marijuana or poppies have less plausible explanations for how they would have evolved specifically to mess with animal's minds.
- hollerith 3y agoTHC and opiates in poppies basically are animal neurotransmitters, so I disagree. Their original function was probably to discourage animals from eating the plant. Animals seems to have a reflex by which any drastic changes to brain function induce vomiting of and aversion to any food the animal just ate.