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This Parasite Turns Plants Into Zombies – The New York Times
It’s a never-ending cycle of “Night of the Living Dead-meets-Dracula” in the world of green and leafy things.
Parasites benefit from the plant being sterile, so they can focus its energy toward making the microbes offspring. They also benefit from the plant staying alive and full of tasty juices as long as possible, the better to facilitate insects feeding on it.
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