Zombie Parasites!

Zombie Parasites!

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Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the concept of zombies in nature, focusing on various parasites that control their hosts, such as the Cordyceps fungus and the emerald jewel wasp. It discusses how these parasites manipulate insects and even plants for their reproductive cycles. The video also touches on Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that affects both animals and humans, potentially altering behavior. Finally, it debunks the myth of human zombies, explaining the biological impossibility of reanimation after death, and briefly discusses the Roman calendar's development.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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