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'Zombie' spiders infected by never-before-seen fungus discovered on grounds of destroyed Irish castle (www.livescience.com)
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[–] [email protected] 48 points 2 days ago

After the spider leaves its lair, G. attenboroughii produces a toxin to kill its host, then uses antibiotics — antimicrobial substances that kill bacteria — to preserve the corpse whilst mummifying it.

Actually might be pretty big.

A "new" antibiotic would be incredibly useful until we over use it