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Old 30-01-2008, 09:04 PM
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Default Taranutla killed By fungus. (Graphic-ish)



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Old 30-01-2008, 09:15 PM
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ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww does it get out of hand so quick ?
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Old 30-01-2008, 09:26 PM
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thats sick but kinda interesting
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Old 30-01-2008, 09:28 PM
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Well the spores land and grow, and pretty soon after they grow the insect dies, and then the fungi continues to grow, this fungi is also called the caterpillar killer.
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Old 30-01-2008, 09:37 PM
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Where do the spores come from? I hope my T's don't get it
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Old 30-01-2008, 09:43 PM
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Oh, im pretty sure its a jungle fungus in Sir David Attenboroughs programs 'Life in the Undergrowth' There was a bit about it infecting ants, read the bit on the site then you can learn more about the fungi.
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Old 30-01-2008, 09:47 PM
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woah thats horrid
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Old 30-01-2008, 09:49 PM
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Thanks I'll look into that. I've only been a member for a bit and have already learnt something new
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Old 30-01-2008, 10:16 PM
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Thats really weird. I didnt believe it til I googled it lol
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Old 30-01-2008, 10:19 PM
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thats pretty made!
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