A fungus called Massospora infects cicadas, slowly destroying their bodies while keeping them alive long enough to spread spores, demonstrating how certain fungi can manipulate host behavior to facilitate their own reproduction.
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America’s Cicada Invasion Is Getting Worse 😳 #usaAdded:
Trillions of screaming insects are invading the US right now, and it's getting much weirder than you think.
Number three, the deafening noise. In parts of America, cicadas are becoming so loud, people have compared the sound to alarms and machinery with entire neighborhoods hearing non-stop noise.
Number two, the zombie fungus. A strange fungus called Massospora infects cicadas, slowly destroying their bodies while keeping them alive long enough to spread spores. Number one, the cicada menu. Restaurants in parts of America have actually started serving cicadas in tacos and desserts with some people comparing the taste to shrimp. And the worst part is in the pinned comment.
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