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Orb-weaver spider. Image by KHBlack via Depositphotos ... These large, hairy spiders are quite docile and are popular pets among arachnid enthusiasts. They possess a unique defense mechanism called ...

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

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Scientists have discovered a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, that turns reclusive Irish cave spiders into zombies.

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 ...

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

A new fungal species found in Northern Ireland targets orb-weaving spiders, altering their behavior and creating a “zombie” effect. The first infected spider was discovered on the ceiling of ...

The Gibellula attenboroughii in the gunpowder store was on a dead orb-weaving cave spider, the Metellina merianae. These spiders usually inhabit the caves but will also inhabit dark human-made ...