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Meg's Micro Musings

Meg's Micro Musings

By: mlangel56
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 This is a place to talk about all things microbes and parasites! I think microbiology is such a fascinating area of science, and I would love to share with people how cool and interesting microbes can be, especially how they coexist with humans.mlangel56
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  • 3. Emerald Cockroach Wasp - Ampulex compressa

    3. Emerald Cockroach Wasp - Ampulex compressa
    Jul 6 2025

    If I took a shot of water for every time I said the word "cockroach" or "wasp", I would be so hydrated I wouldn't need a daily reminder to drink more water.

    This was such a fun episode to make! I never thought I'd feel sympathy for a cockroach or fond of a wasp, but here we are. I also may have had too much fun with GarageBand.

    Here's some really cool articles I came across while researching:

    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-wasp-turns-cockroaches-into-zombies1/

    https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1213384110

    https://karger.com/bbe/article/92/1-2/32/47275/How-Not-to-Be-Turned-into-a-Zombie
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