Researchers from the Physics and Biology Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) have discovered two ...

The new species belongs to a group of flatworms known as planarians, which are typically non-parasitic. The new species was found on the Leizhou Peninsula, on the southern coast of China. The research ...

A parasitic wasp that flew among dinosaurs had a Venus flytrap-like contraption on its abdomen that likely allowed it to ...

Polychaetes are divided into two groups: free-moving and tube-dwelling, according to Britannica. Some species are predatory, while others act as parasites, researchers said, depending on where the ...

Intestinal infection by an adult tapeworm is called taeniasis. In humans, although the tapeworm can cause an upset stomach, it can also be asymptomatic – apart from rice grain-sized eggs in the ...

A search warrant at his address turned up 20 firearms, bomb-making materials and a detailed diagram of city infrastructure. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Contributed A traffic stop in Key West on ...

The parasites known to cause babesiosis are shown here infecting red blood cells under the microscope. (Image credit: Smith Collection/Gado / Contributor via Getty Images) Typical symptoms of ...

While previous studies have explored its gut microbiome, research on parasites remains limited. Investigating parasite diversity and its effects on takin health is crucial for effective conservation.

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India's bristle worms are often overlooked. But they are crucial to the health of the country's wetlands – which is why local women are working to catch the poachers decimating their population ...