Cuckoos, cowbirds, and other species outsource their parental duties. Scientists are uncovering new twists in this sneaky—and ...

Even if the egg did survive, the parasite was also observed latching onto hatchlings as they were exiting the egg, further ...

Microscopic eggs of fish tapeworm (left), giant kidney worm (centre), and Echinostoma worm (right) from the Must Farm excavation. Black scale bar represents 20 micrometres. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

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The golden apple snail is among the top 100 most invasive species in the world. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Older cattle frequently have been exposed to the parasites and developed a degree of immunity. Adult worms in the gut of cattle produce eggs that are passed in the feces. The eggs hatch, producing ...

the parasite can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes, potentially causing brain swelling and eye disease, the health department warned. After two to four weeks, the eggs become infectious.

are about 2–3 inches long and are the most common cat intestinal parasite. Cats can get them by eating soil or feces infected with roundworm eggs. Transmission can also occur from mom to her unborn ...

Discovering a new species was a chance encounter that occurred as the researchers were looking for parasites in flies ... their ovipositors to deposit their eggs in the fruit fly’s abdomen ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Horse owners and horse farmers can learn about parasite resistance and how to conduct fecal egg counts during Penn State Extension’s “Equine Parasite Workshop,” slated ...