Crazy Parasite Worms Turn Snails Into Disco Zombies

This video intertwines the fascinating and the grotesque.

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We delve into the eerie world of the green-banded broodsac.

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A parasitic worm that turn unsuspecting snails into disco zombies.

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This isn’t a tale of a snail ready to rave.

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But rather, a narrative of zombification, mind-control, and a pulsating display designed to lure predators.

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It is revealing the darkly fascinating strategies parasites employ in the wild.

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And inviting us to explore, understand, and respect the myriad of life forms and interactions that populate our planet.

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Swipe up to read the full story and watch the video!

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