Cuscuta haemotrophica, commonly known as leechweed, is the only parasitic plant known to target animals.
The plant burrows under the skin using modified roots known as haustoria. It does not produce leaves or chlorophyll to photosynthesize, as it consumes nutrients through the host's blood.
Infestation in humans rarely progresses to the blooming stage, when it becomes dangerous and potentially lethal.
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I made this in 2020, I used to dream I was this kind of creature very frequently, now I mostly dream of boring things like washing vegetables...
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Nightmare Chimera by Clément Blum
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Perhaps V in a “tomato girl” (Italian coastal summer vibes) look?
I thiiiink I understood this aesthetic!!
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Always let the doppelgangers in, they're your friends! That's what the video said right?
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i could not sleep last night At All so i'm all delirious here's a monster or something idk what this design is
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“How many infected, possible B.O.W.s have you ever seen wandering around? None. If there’s not a cure for me, well…”
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