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aqjo t1_jdky07o wrote

If you're curious about these things, check out cordyceps unilateralis, the "zombie ant" fungus. It changes several of ants' behaviors to help with its survival and ability to reproduce. (Has evolved to do so, as others have stated.)

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glacierre2 t1_jdlb1mk wrote

You can also check toxoplasma gondi, which makes rats like the smell of cat pee (and some studies say makes bikers like speed)

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