I don't think that sawfly, likely Allantus viennensis is resting in a comfortable position. In fact, it reminds me of bugs infected by zombie fungus, which I think should be rather referred to as an entomopathogenic fungus. I will keep monitoring. Fungi are having the time of their lives this season, just ask my apples... #biodiversity#insects#parasites#inthegarden
Researchers said the study is the 1st to look at [how] the…variety of #environmental problems can compound #disease risks. It combined hundreds of studies & thousands of observations of …— #humans & other mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, worms & arthropods — & all kinds of #pathogens, such as #viruses, #bacteria & #fungi.
The analysis reinforced…findings…: a hotter world of ravaged #ecosystems is one that is more hospitable to many #parasites, & less so to humans & other #life.
Seafood Products Association was getting ready to dispose of stored cans of seafood (salmon) that it had store for years. Before doing so, it decided to ask the University of Washington if it wanted stacks of dusty boxes of long-expired canned salmon. Researchers were able to recover parasites and reconstruct how infection burden that has changed over the course of 42 years in four salmon species and their effect on #marine mammal infection. #water#parasites#oceanhealthhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/decades-old-cans-of-salmon-reveal-changes-in-ocean-health/
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1/2 We (re)rediscovered Manica parasitica in the Sierra Nevada. Originally, this ant species was thought to be a free-loading parasite that uses the nests and brood care of its host Manica bradleyi for its own survival.
Instead, "Manica parasitica" is tapeworm-infested Manica bradleyi.
Ant biologists thought the small, strangely-shaped Manica parasitica from the Sierra Nevada was a social parasite of another ant species, but the truth is even stranger.
"Climate change and the rapid evolution of the insect have helped drive up malaria deaths and brought dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses to places that never had to worry about them."
"King Charles III is to receive a huge pay rise from the UK #taxpayer, according to government plans to boost public funding of the #monarchy by 45% from 2025.
Details of the increase, which comes against the backdrop of a #CostOfLivingCrisis, were contained in a review of royal #funding published by the #Treasury on Thursday. It revealed the #RoyalFamily’s grant is due to increase from £86m to £125m"
18-24 June 2023. This week in science: new findings on how a parasite infection can lead to a pampered lifestyle for ants, a super rare star, and the cause of morning sickness in pregnancy.
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‘Oh my god’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery (www.theguardian.com)
Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons....
There's a parasite that triples ants' lifespans (www.sciencealert.com)
When a tapeworm sets up shop in the gut of an ant, it appears to pump antioxidants and other proteins into the creature's bloodstream....