Scientists Found a Spider That Pretends to Be Killed by a Zombie Fungus
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“Naturalists observed a spider that appeared to be dead from a parasitic fungal infection, only to discover it was alive and mimicking the behavior. This deceptive display is a rare survival strategy.”
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