Mind-controlling fungus turning cicadas into ‘hyper-sexual zombies’
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Mind-controlling fungus turning cicadas into ‘hyper-sexual zombies’
Description
June 6, 2024
If the constant buzzing noise wasn't bad enough, experts at the Field Museum in Chicago, Ill., say a mind-controlling fungus is turning cicadas into "hyper-sexual zombies.” Called Massospora Cicadina, also known as “zombie fungus,” the white fungus targets 13- and 17-year periodical cicadas and has already infected cicadas across the central and southern parts of Illinois and is beginning to pop up in the Chicago area.
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Mind-controlling fungus turning cicadas into ‘hyper-sexual zombies’03:07 | June 6, 2024
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Sri Lanka floods: At least 12 dead, 5 missing as heavy monsoon rains batter island nation01:36 | June 3, 2024
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Unhealthy coral fueled by climate change threatening fish and supply: experts01:47 | June 2, 2024
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Permanent site for Canada’s nuclear waste disposal in talks as deadline looms02:40 | May 31, 2024
Mind-controlling fungus turning cicadas into ‘hyper-sexual zombies’
Description
June 6, 2024
If the constant buzzing noise wasn't bad enough, experts at the Field Museum in Chicago, Ill., say a mind-controlling fungus is turning cicadas into "hyper-sexual zombies.” Called Massospora Cicadina, also known as “zombie fungus,” the white fungus targets 13- and 17-year periodical cicadas and has already infected cicadas across the central and southern parts of Illinois and is beginning to pop up in the Chicago area.
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