Parasites that steer nocturnal hosts into water do not rely on lunar cycles, study finds

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Like many parasites, nematomorphs are known to manipulate their hosts' behavior to complete their life cycles. Also known as horsehair worms, among other names, these creatures develop in their hosts' body cavities and lure their terrestrial arthropod victims into the water, wher

Like many parasites, nematomorphs are known to manipulate their hosts' behavior to complete their life cycles. Also known as horsehair worms, among other names, these creatures develop in their hosts' body cavities and lure their terrestrial arthropod victims into the water, wher This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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