ZOMBIE SNAILS!!!
Here are some things about how a snail turns into a Zombie Snail.
A zombie snail is a normal snail that has been infected by a parasite worm.
The parasite takes over the snail and turns it’s eyestalks into big bulging stalks.
Birds think they are maggots and eat them.
The parasite grows in there tummy then they poop it out.
Normal snails all like to eat bird poop. So they eat the infected bird poo and become Zombie Snails.
The cycle continues!!!
Oh my goodness Lucy I didn't know there was a thing called a zombie snail, I looked at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go_LIz7kTok to watch what actually happens!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a life the poor snail has, great research and thanks for sharing.
Deb
Who would have thought a tiny parasite could have such a huge effect on something like a snail. Very interesting Lucy, thank you for sharing.
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