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Zombies actually do exist in the insect world- thanks to a parasitic fungus that controls motor function in insects.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordyceps

http://www.thinkartificial.org/aesthetics/scary-fungus-controls-the-minds-of-insects/

In addition, there are some forms of parasites that can seemingly "control" their hosts to do their zombie bidding:

http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=17"

http://beingmrkenny.co.uk/blog/2006/05/the-story-of-a-parasite-mind-control-and-sheeps-poo/"
 
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