1 Iritis is uncommon, but can be due to trauma, infections, or autoimmune conditions. Symptoms include pain, red eye, and often, decreased vision.  Optic neuritis. The nerve travelling from the back of the eyeball into the brain can become inflamed.
Oak root fungus, or white rot, is a widespread disease that becomes visible just beneath the bark and on roots. What looks like layers of light brown to tan mushrooms form in clusters at the base of the trees.
Fungus Makes Zombie Ants Do All the Work. Problem: youâre a fungus that can only flourish at a certain temperature, humidity, location and distance from the ground but canât do the legwork to find that perfect spot yourself. Solution: hijack an antâs body to do the work for youâand then inhabit it.