arthropod

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Enter Cordyceps fumosorosea, a species of fungus that produces many different toxic chemicals as a way to prey on insects and arthropods.

From Salon

The species is among the first arthropods identified as having this ability, although researchers have separately discovered it in some sightless species of fish and shrimp.

From Science Magazine

Such fossils are invaluable for understanding the origins and early days of groups such as arthropods and their soft-bodied precursors.

From Scientific American

Within 10 seconds of being exposed to the light, the arthropods’ antennae heated up from about 28°C to more than 37°C.

From Science Magazine

The three most likely sources of spillover are bats, mammals, and arthropods, especially ticks.

From Scientific American