Hyper-sexual “zombie cicadas” that are infected with sexually transmitted fungus expected to emerge this year
Hyper-sexual “zombie cicadas” infected with a sexually transmitted fungus – quite the headline to stumble upon, don’t you think? As I delved into the bizarre world of these infected insects, I couldn’t help but be taken aback by the sheer strangeness of it all. Picture this: the cicadas emerge from the ground, only to be overtaken by a fungus that causes their abdomens to split open, with a white plug erupting out, essentially turning them into zombies. And that’s not even the most fascinating part – the fungus forces them to lose their genitals and go through a chaotic transformation.
The idea that a fungus could essentially take over an insect’s body and manipulate its behavior is both terrifying and intriguing.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker