The spores of this unique fungi only effect humans, & are absorbed through the respiratory system. Germination begins when the subjects’ brain has been fully taken over, and is characterized by the growth of several different types of fungal tissue, all serving a different purpose. A thick, spongy brown fungus serving as the body, an articulate, plastic-like yellow fungus providing locomotion, a minute, sucker-like fungus for feeding, and a polyp-like fungus for the production of spores. These fungi act as a colonial organism, all controlled by the only remaining part of the original subject, the head. Only dimly aware of its previous human existence, it guides the colony by contributing its useful visual, auditory & olfactory senses.

The colony feeds by secreting a corrosive, dark blue sludge from its sucker fungus, which it pours onto unlucky fauna & waits for them to completely dissolve, absorbing the nutrient-rich stew into its body. 

Many different species of fungi often germinate on the body of the colony, feeding on its nutritious tissue. The number of species on a colonies’ back is a good indicator of its age.