A new study uncovers liver flukes' savvy manipulation of ants, making them climate-aware zombies.
The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, was published in the journal
The researchers explain that only one parasite invades the ant’s brain, while hundreds of others hide in its abdomen. The brain parasite sacrifices itself for the others, who are protected by a capsule that shields them from the stomach acid of the next host.Credits: Brian Lund FredensborgFredensborg explains that in certain environments, hundreds of liver flukes may be present, encapsulated to protect themselves from the stomach acid of future hosts.
Fredensborg asserts that parasites have traditionally received limited attention, despite scientific evidence suggesting that parasitism is the most prevalent form of life. This lack of focus is partially because parasites are challenging to research. However, Fredensborg emphasizes the crucial role that parasites play in biodiversity. By influencing the behavior of their hosts, they can significantly affect food chains and ecosystems, making them important to understand.
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