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TIL there is a species of barnacle that disrupts the hormones of its host crab to encourage the development of feminine traits so that the crab can take care of the barnacle's eggs. The sex change is permanent in male crabs even if the barnacle is removed.
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Sacculina carcini - Wikipedia

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