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A Fungus Is Pushing Cicada Sex Into Hyperdrive And Leaving Them Dismembered

A small number of cicadas become infected by a fungus called <em>Massospora</em>,<em> </em>which causes the production of cathinone — an amphetamine. (Matt Kasson)
A small number of cicadas become infected by a fungus called Massospora, which causes the production of cathinone — an amphetamine. (Matt Kasson)

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