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Gross Science
The World's Most Expensive Fungus
Season 2
Episode 5
The priciest fungus in the world is a parasite that grows from a caterpillar’s head.
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2:09
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2:00
Nothing says “stay away” quite like a fecal shield.
3:02
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2:31
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2:49
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1:49
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2:26
The fungus Massospora cicadina makes periodical cicadas’ butts fall off.
1:49
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1:41
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2:24
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2:16
Well-endowed barnacles can change the size and shape of their penises.
2:36
Everyone loves bacon. Even parasitic botflies living under your skin.