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The series takes place in the 20-year aftermath of a deadly outbreak of mutant fungus (Cordyceps) that turns humans into monstrous zombie-like creatures (the Infected, or Clickers).—Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025 Only, the mutant pill bugs who call the place home aren’t going to eat him.—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025 Krakoa For years, the island nation of Krakoa informed everything about the X-Men and all the various mutant heroes and villains.—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 On the sentient, mutant island of Krakoa, almost all of the mutants of Marvel joined together to create a new nation.—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mutant
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Etymology
Latin mutant-, mutans, present participle of mutare
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