Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dangerous ParasitesMock Animal EarsAs their name suggests, the Mock Animal Ears family have a shape that imitates a pair of animal ears. They're remarkable parasites that take up residence on people's heads.
Within a few hours, they appear in the shape of animal ears.
An example specimen, removed from the bodyAnother notable attribute is the reproductive organs which take the shape of a tail, appearing on maturity in the host's lower back region.
Sometimes, multiple sets of reproductive organs ("tails") appear after a year.
The young, which look like a hairball, are spread by the wind, and after sticking to a person's head, take a few hours to plant their roots. Once this is done, they cannot be removed. The host cannot be saved. Abandon all hope.The life cycle of Mock Animal Ears
They stick to a person's head.
Reproduction
The young, which look like a hairball, are shedded.
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They spread through the host's body by growing along the spine.
After about a month, the reproductive organs, in the shape of a tail, develop on the host's waist.
