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To wrap up National Invasive Species Week – let's explore one of our favorite invaders: Loxothylacus panopaei, the body-snatching parasite. #NISAW #ZombieCrabs (1/6) 
The parasite, which is technically a barnacle, takes over a crab and turns it into a #ZombieCrab. Loxo infects and assumes control over a host crab, controlling major functions such as molting and reproduction as well as compromising the crab’s immune system. (2/6)
Loxo can take over at least 9 different kinds of crabs – including the white-fingered mud crabs in the Chesapeake Bay! #NISAW #ZombieCrabs (3/6)
