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Parasites that turn insects and rodents into zombies
Some parasites can alter the behavior of insects and rodents, steering them toward danger or death. Fungi, wasps, worms and amoebas use different methods to manipulate their hosts, turning the familiar idea of a zombie into a real biological phenomenon.
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