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. Named after Sir David ...

Subsequently, the spider host was identified as the orb-weaving cave spider, Metellina merianae (Tetragnathidae: Araneae), and—through the help of a local speleologist—further specimens of the ...

A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to ...

Scientists identified a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, infecting cave spiders in Ireland. The fungus manipulates ...

夏天到了，在北美，潜伏在地底十多年的蝉破土而出，准备爬上树干，通过鸣叫吸引异性。可其中一些蝉注定无法成功实现繁殖的目标——相反，它们会像僵尸一样被控制，变成“烂屁股蝉”，并传播一种奇怪的真菌——这种真菌会劫持蝉的身体和行为。

Dr Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International, led scientists – including from the Natural History Museum of Denmark ...

The new fungus species Gibellula attenboroughii forces reclusive cave spiders to exposed areas, likely to benefit spore dispersal.

The type specimen spider host was identified as the orb-weaving cave spider, Metellina merianae (Tetragnathidae: Araneae), and – through the help of a local speleologist – further specimens of the new ...

Uncover the eerie world of zombie spiders. Learn about the fascinating behavior of these creatures and their unusual survival ...

A novel fungus named after David Attenborough that turns its hosts into 'zombie spiders' has been found on the UK and Ireland border.

(CABI via SWNS) The type specimen spider host was identified as the orb-weaving cave spider, Metellina merianae (Tetragnathidae: Araneae), and – through the help of a local speleologist – further ...