Mind-controlling fungus turns spiders into zombies

Newfound fungus infects and controls spiders, turning them into "zombies"
A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to zombie-ant fungi.
'Mind-Controlling' Fungus Turns Spiders Into 'Zombies'
Scientists have discovered a fungal species that infects spiders and appears to control their behavior, compelling them to leave their usual hiding places before succumbing to the deadly infection. Found in caves across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland,
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Fungus-infected "zombie spiders" found in Irish caves
Thankfully, so far, it's only been found in spiders located in several cave systems across the island of Ireland, including the Whitefathers' Caves on the Fermanagh/Cavan border. Named after Sir David Attenborough,
Fungus named after David Attenborough turns spiders into mind-controlled 'zombies'
Scientists recently uncovered a new species of fungus that turns spiders into "zombies," manipulating their behavior before ultimately killing them. The fungus, named Gibellula attenboroughii in honor of renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough,
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Scientists Discover ‘Hidden Epidemic’ of Mind-Controlling Fungi Turning Spiders Into Real-Life Zombies
A newly identified fungus in Northern Ireland appears to manipulate spider behavior, eerily turning them into “zombies” before their demise. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honor of naturalist Sir David Attenborough,
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