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Parasites and fungi that control host behaviour
Original: 🔬 The best bytes of # science & # tech across the # fediverse “🧟 TIL: Several natural ⌗parasites and ⌗fungi manipulate t
Scientists and science communicators are highlighting how several natural parasites and fungi manipulate the behaviour of living hosts to complete their reproductive life cycles. Examples include fungi that control ants' muscle movements, forcing them to climb and bite, and parasitic wasps that alter host behaviour. The examples are being shared as striking illustrations of mind control in nature.
Why now: The zombie-like ability of parasites and fungi to control their hosts' behaviour is a fascinating and frequently shared science fact
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- 🔬 The best bytes of # science & # tech across the # fediverse “🧟 TIL: Several natural ⌗parasites and ⌗fungi manipulate the behavior of living hosts to complete their reproductive life cycles․Fungi control ant muscle movements to force climbing and biting behavior, ⌗wasps…”… · bitsontape@privacysafe.social · 1
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