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Scientists have described a fungus that causes male flies to engage in necrophilia
The fungus infects the body of the female, gradually eating her from the inside. About six days after infection, the insect dies, and the fungus begins releasing chemicals that attract males. Over time, the corpses become more attractive: Thus, only 15% mated with 3-8 hour-old corpses and 73% of males preferred the corpses of females 25-30 hours old.
After mating, fungal pores enter the body of male flies - thus the fungus spreads further.
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The fungus infects the body of the female, gradually eating her from the inside. About six days after infection, the insect dies, and the fungus begins releasing chemicals that attract males. Over time, the corpses become more attractive: Thus, only 15% mated with 3-8 hour-old corpses and 73% of males preferred the corpses of females 25-30 hours old.
After mating, fungal pores enter the body of male flies - thus the fungus spreads further.
@MemeticSect
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