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Wasp Zombifies Ladybugs Using Virus as Bio-Weapon
Posted on 2/11/15 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 2/11/15 at 12:12 pm
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No more saying "It's just a ladybug".
The first known virus involved in a behavioral manipulation
No more saying "It's just a ladybug".
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A tiny parasitic wasp injects a virus into ladybugs that turns them into zombie bodyguards for its young, a new study says.
The first known virus involved in a behavioral manipulation
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Posted on 2/11/15 at 12:17 pm to WestEndDore
isn't there a fungus that does something like this to ants?
Posted on 2/11/15 at 12:30 pm to piggidyphish
Yes, as a direct host from the fungus to the ant. That actual fungus can affect other insects, but prefers a certian type ant.
The wasp virus is the first deployed virus found, but it'll be interesting how many more are out there.
The wasp virus is the first deployed virus found, but it'll be interesting how many more are out there.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 12:48 pm to WestEndDore
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A tiny parasitic wasp injects a virus into ladybugs that turns them into zombie bodyguards for its young, a new study says.
It can be so tough trying finding a good babysitter.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 1:18 pm to WestEndDore
SHUT UP NERD
Posted on 2/11/15 at 1:19 pm to Hardy_Har
Hey, leave the nerd alone. We need someone to engineer new ways to get drunk.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:00 pm to WestEndDore
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:04 pm to WestEndDore
How long before some frustrated OT'er starts trying to modify it for women to make them put out?
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