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What name is given to the disease whereby parasites can change the behaviour of rats and mice, making them..............

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What name is given to the disease whereby parasites can change the behaviour of rats and mice, making them drawn to rather than fearful of the scent of cats?

posted Jul 7, 2021 by Deepak Chitragar

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Toxoplasmosis
This effect is advantageous to the parasites, which will be able to sexually reproduce if the host is eaten by a cat. The infection does not affect a rat's other fears such as fear of open spaces or of unfamiliar smelling food.

answer Jul 8, 2021 by Mohammad
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