In south London, a landscaper named Gareth Jenkins discovered a group of peculiar spiders in a client's garden, later identified as being infected by a 'zombie parasite.' This entomopathogenic fungus infects insect brains, allowing the spiders to remain alive for several days while the fungus controls their movements. The British Mycological Society confirmed that these spiders were indeed experiencing this bizarre phenomenon. Fortunately, despite their alarming appearance, the fungus cannot infect humans, alleviating concerns for those who might encounter these 'zombie spiders.'
Gareth Jenkins, a landscaper in Wanstead, observed a group of spiders displaying strange white foam, only to discover they were infected with a zombie parasite.
The British Mycological Society confirmed that the 'zombie parasite' is an entomopathogenic fungus that infects insects, controlling their movements for days.
Although the fungus is alarming and keeps spiders alive for longer while infecting others, it poses no threat to humans, according to experts.
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