Human host infested by the parasitoid wasp Euderus cephalophaga.
The wasp lays its egg under the skull. The larva then eats the brain tissue over years, mimicking its nerve signals to keep the host alive. Once it replaces the brain, it moults into its final form, ready to hatch.
tysm for asking HERE IS MY LIST OF MUSHROOMS THAT ARE SCARIER THAN CHICKEN OF THE WOODS for all your Infected design needs 🧟♂️🍄
Starting STRONG with Clathrus Archeri, Devil's Fingers. This lil stinker smells like dead bodies to attract insects that help disperse its spores! 🧵