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Neuroparasitology (NATURE ZOMBIES) with Matt Simon

Ologies with Alie Ward

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The Horrifying Behavior of the Jewel Wasp

In this chapter, they discuss the gruesome behavior of the jewel wasp, which uses cockroaches as hosts for its offspring. They also mention tarantula hawk wasps and their painful sting, as well as their personal experiences of being stung by bullet ants. The discussion then transitions to the Schmidt pain index and the fascinating topic of cordyceps fungus infecting ants.

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