Fungus Drives ‘Zombie’ Spiders Out Of Their Cave Lairs
Zombie horror series The Last of Us might feel a little more real after you learn about a fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombie" arachnids.
Scientists Discover ‘Zombie Spiders’ in Irish Caves
Researchers have found a new species of fungi that infects spiders turning them into 'zombies' in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Fungus-infected 'zombie spiders' discovered in Irish caves
Fungus-infected 'zombie spiders' discovered in Irish caves - The newly discovered fungal species responsible for their zombification has been named Gibellula attenboroughii, in honour of renowned natu
Not Science Fiction: Scientists Discover Mysterious “Zombie” Fungus Infecting Spiders in Ireland’s Caves
Scientists identified a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, infecting cave spiders in Ireland. The fungus manipulates spider behavior, resembling "zombie-ant fungi." Dr. Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International,
Newfound fungus infects and controls spiders, turning them into 'zombies'
A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to zombie-ant fungi.
'Zombie' spiders infected by never-before-seen fungus discovered on grounds of destroyed Irish castle
A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle Espie in Northern Ireland during filming for a TV show.
‘Zombie spiders’ found at big Irish beauty spot as experts say there could be MORE around country
ZOMBIE spiders’ have been found at an Irish beauty spot – and experts reckon there could be more around the country. The rare insects were found in White Fathers Cave, which
'Zombie spiders' found in cave on Cavan-Fermanagh border
So-called "zombie spiders" have been discovered in a cave between Co Cavan and Co Fermanagh. They were found by speleologist Tim Fogg in the White Father's Cave. Speaking on RTÉs
Fungus-infected zombie spiders discovered in Northern Ireland
While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate spiders’ behavior–and turn them into “zombies.” The fungus named Gibellula attenboroughii is described in a study published January 24 in the journal Fungal Systematics and Evolution.
Fungus hijacks spiders’ brains, turns them into creepy ‘zombies’
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Fungus-infected "zombie spiders" found in Irish caves
It's the stuff of nightmares - or even the hit TV show and video game The Last of Us: a novel fungus that turns its hosts into "zombies". Thankfully, so far, it's only been found in spiders located in several cave systems across the island of Ireland, including the Whitefathers' Caves on the Fermanagh/Cavan border.
Fungus-infected ‘zombie spiders’ found in caves are unique to Ireland
Ireland is the only place where a unique fungus has been found that infects reclusive spiders in dark caves and turns them ...
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The Last of Us style 'zombie-fungus' has now been confirmed in another species
The new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent ...
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Zombie Fungus Named After Celebrity Attacks Spiders In The British Isles
A new species of parasitic fungus has been discovered turning orb-weaving spiders into zombies in the British Isles.
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MARVEL ZOMBIES Confirmed To Feature The Return Of Hudson Thames' Zombie Hunter Spider-Man
Man in What If...? season 1 episode "What If...Zombies?!" and it's now been confirmed that he'll reprise the role in this October's Marvel Zombies spin-off.