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.

Another notable attribute is the reproductive organs which take the shape of a tail, appearing on maturity in the host's lower back region.

As 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.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dangerous Parasites