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Fungus-infected "zombie spiders" found in Irish caves
It's the stuff of nightmares - or even the hit TV show and video game The Last of Us: a novel fungus that turns its hosts into "zombies". 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.
Fungus named after David Attenborough turning Irish spiders into 'zombies’
A fungus named in honour of Sir David Attenborough has been found infecting and manipulating spiders in a Northern Ireland cave turning them into The Last of Us -style “ zombies ”.
Fungus named after David Attenborough turns spiders into mind-controlled 'zombies'
Researchers collected samples of the infected spiders and conducted DNA analysis, confirming that they had discovered a completely new species of fungus. Initially, it was named Gibellula bangbangus, a nod to the gunpowder store where it was found, but the study authors later changed the species name to honor Sir David Attenborough.
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Scientists have discovered a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, that turns reclusive Irish cave spiders into zombies.
Fungus-infected 'zombie spiders' discovered in Irish caves
Fungus-infected 'zombie spiders' discovered in Irish caves - The newly discovered fungal species responsible for their zombification has been named Gibellula attenboroughii, in honour of renowned natu
Fungus-infected ‘zombie spiders’ found in caves are unique to Ireland
Ireland is the only place where a unique fungus has been found that infects reclusive spiders in dark caves and turns them into “zombie-like” creatures, according to cave explorer Tim Fogg.
'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,
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.
Scientists Identify Fungus Turning Spiders Into “Zombies” in Northern Ireland
Shooting great documentary footage requires some luck, and a BBC nature series hit the jackpot while filming in Northern Ireland in 2021. As Popular Science reports, a team of scientists working on Winterwatch discovered a new type of fungus that zombifies its spider hosts.
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