イワナなどの渓流魚が摂取する餌の実に6割(!)がハリガネムシに操られて入水した昆虫だという研究結果もあります。小さな寄生虫を通じて、陸と川の生態系は強く結びついています。 元論文はこちら https://t.co/1b1ZktnlOv
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@Jkatian It can vary, but death is not a definite fate. Though the host can end up being eaten by a fish for example… there is actually a study that shows how important these parasites can be at altering energy flow in stream ecosystems! https://t.co/Lnzgs
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Nematomorph parasites are really crucial in their ecosystems & survival of endangered species may depend on them! The parasites essentially bring food (crickets) to the fish in the water. The dead 🦗 make up 60% of the diet of endangered trout! https://