A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, has been discovered in cave spiders across Ireland, including Whitefathers' Caves. First found in County Down in 2021, it alters spider behavior, forcing them into exposed locations to spread its spores by manipulating dopamine.Similar to Ophiocordyceps fungi in ants, which inspired The Last of Us, it thrives in caves, tunnels, and cellars, infecting native cave spiders Metellina merianae and Meta menardi.Led by Dr. Harry Evans (CABI), researchers are stud
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A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, has been discovered in cave spiders across Ireland, including Whitefathers' Caves. First found in County Down in 2021, it alters spider behavior, forcing them into exposed locations to spread its spores by manipulating dopamine.Similar to Ophiocordyceps fungi in ants, which inspired The Last of Us, it thrives in caves, tunnels, and cellars, infecting native cave spiders Metellina merianae and Meta menardi.Led by Dr. Harry Evans (CABI), researchers are stud
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🕷️ Zombie Spider Fungus Discovered in the British Isles. A newly discovered "zombie" fungus is taking over cave spiders in the British Isles, forcing them into exposed positions before consuming them from within. 🔬 Scientists have identified Gibellula attenboroughii, a parasitic fungus that turns its victims into lifeless fungal husks. ⚠️If you’re afraid of spiders or eerie real-life horrors, you might want to skip this one. #GibellulaAttenboroughii #ZombieSpiders #SpiderFungus #MindControlFun
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🕷️ Zombie Spider Fungus Discovered in the British Isles. A newly discovered "zombie" fungus is taking over cave spiders in the British Isles, forcing them into exposed positions before consuming them from within. 🔬 Scientists have identified Gibellula attenboroughii, a parasitic fungus that turns its victims into lifeless fungal husks. ⚠️If you’re afraid of spiders or eerie real-life horrors, you might want to skip this one. #GibellulaAttenboroughii #ZombieSpiders #SpiderFungus #MindControlFun
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