Some ants are known to lock their mouthparts onto the very top of grass blades when they are infected by a certain parasite.This might be an example of_________

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This behavior, known as "summit disease behavior," is thought to increase the chances of transmission of the parasitic fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, which manipulates the ant's behavior. The ant's lock-jawed grip at the top of a grass blade allows the fungus to grow and spread its spores from a higher vantage point, increasing the likelihood of infecting other ants below.

Some Ants Are Known to Lock Their Mouthparts onto the Very