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A New Fungus in Ireland is Creating ‘Zombie Spiders’
Scientists discover a new parasitic fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, in Ireland that turns spiders into 'zombies' before their demise.
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A New Fungus Has Been Creating ‘Zombie Spiders’ In Ireland
After studying the samples, Dr. Evans determined that the cave spiders had been hijacked by a fungus he dubbed Gibellula ...
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Smithsonian researchers study ocean stowaways to assess their impacts
The Marine Invasions Research Lab, based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is the nation’s largest program dedicated to monitoring the ocean and coastal regions for invasions by ...
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This U.S. State Has the Largest Brown Recluse Infestation Numbers
The last thing anyone wants to hear is the word “brown recluse infestation.” And while the brown recluse does not occupy much ...
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Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the ...
Expert Warns These 4 Very Invasive Garden Species Will Be Everywhere This Summer
An expert entomologist warns homeowners against four invasive bug species that are on the rise for summer 2025. Plus, we tell ...
Research provides insights into why Japanese knotweed is so highly invasive
Research published in New Phytologist provides insights into why the invasive plant Japanese knotweed is so successful at ...
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Newly Discovered Fungus Turns Cave Spiders into 8-Legged Zombies
Named for David Attenborough, this fungus forces spiders away from their webs before sprouting from their bodies.
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These Giant “Hand-Sized Spiders”, Released Into the Wild Ten Years Ago, Are Spreading at Breakneck Speed Across Europe
A giant spider is making a surprising comeback in Europe, after years of near extinction. Once thought to be disappearing, ...