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drhoz in wtf_nature

The Worm Turns

Jan 15, 2008 20:45

( This is going to be another parasite post, so if you have an easily upset stomach I'ld tune out now. )

guinea worm, crustacean, parasite, dracunculus medinensis, copepod, nematode, disease, europe

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tetrabinary January 16 2008, 01:26:32 UTC

Fantastic.

I believe there was a YouTube post about it on here...but we could really use a post about the parasite that causes the eyestalks of snails to turn into pulsing signs advertising themselves to birds. If memory serves, I believe the parasite also causes some odd form of gastropod psychosis which makes them want to crawl to high places making them easier to nab.

drhoz January 16 2008, 12:22:35 UTC

Leucochloridium paradoxum - I was going to but as you said it's already been posted (altho was somewhat short on info, admittedly)

tetrabinary January 16 2008, 14:43:42 UTC

Well...I can't seem to find it in the tags.

Besides, a well-written and informative post beats a YouTube any day.

If they give you any static about it...tell 'em Tet said to FUCKOFF.

drhoz January 16 2008, 20:48:12 UTC

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