A worm call Leucochloridium needs to reach a birds stomach in order to reproduce and spread in the birds waste. How it gets there sounds like science fiction! By infesting a snails eyestalks and controlling its brain, this parasite sends the snail into the open with eyestalks that now resemble caterpillars, which are a birds favorite snack. Readers are introduced to the poor zombie snail and its role in the parasite-host relationship. Full-color photographs showcase the incredible changes the snail undergoes once infected ...
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A worm call Leucochloridium needs to reach a birds stomach in order to reproduce and spread in the birds waste. How it gets there sounds like science fiction! By infesting a snails eyestalks and controlling its brain, this parasite sends the snail into the open with eyestalks that now resemble caterpillars, which are a birds favorite snack. Readers are introduced to the poor zombie snail and its role in the parasite-host relationship. Full-color photographs showcase the incredible changes the snail undergoes once infected by the parasite. Fascinating fact boxes and main content offer readers the gross, but cool, details!
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Add this copy of Zombie Snails (Zombie Animals: Parasites Take Control! to cart. $56.60, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Gareth Stevens Pub.
