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Why earwigs infected by parasitic worms head towards water

European earwigs infected with the parasitic roundworm Mermis nigrescens are drawn towards open water, a behavior that has puzzled scientists despite their usual avoidance of such environments. The exact molecular and biological mechanisms behind this change remain unknown.

Why earwigs infected by parasitic worms head towards water
Image: Phys.org

European earwigs infected with the parasitic roundworm Mermis nigrescens are drawn towards open water, a behavior that has puzzled scientists despite their usual avoidance of such environments. The exact molecular and biological mechanisms behind this change remain unknown.

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  • Phys.org — Why earwigs infected by parasitic worms head towards water

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