Yet more totally weird examples of parasites manipulating their hosts

. Viruses make aphids sprout wings. Bacteria keep spiders from making silken balloons to float away from home. All the details are at Mystery Rays From Outer Space.
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Yet more totally weird examples of parasites manipulating their hosts
. Viruses make aphids sprout wings. Bacteria keep spiders from making silken balloons to float away from home. All the details are at Mystery Rays From Outer Space.
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