The animal kingdom takes toxic relationships to a whole new level. Ellen & guest Katie Goldin discuss their favorite parasites, from snail eyestalk raves to big juicy butts to warm, cozy fish mouths. What’s the matter? Crab got your tongue?

Follow Katie on Twitter & listen to her podcast Creature Feature for more!

Extra credit:

• Video: "This Mind-Controlling Parasite Turns Snails Suicidal"
• "The Mystery at the Base of One of Biology’s Strangest Relationships" by Katherine J. Wu

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