Named for David Attenborough, this fungus forces spiders away from their webs before sprouting from their bodies.

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Scientists in Europe have discovered a new species of fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, that turns cave-dwelling spiders into ...

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attenboroughii infecting the spiders Metellina merianae and Meta menardi, both cave-dwelling orb weavers that are found in Europe. The first sighting of the peculiar fungus has a colorful ...

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Increasing thoracic blood pressure allows the arachnid to extend its legs outward. This Golden Orb spider has eight legs, four on either side. Insects have pairs of antennae that they use to ...