The Scent of Life: Phoretic Nematodes Use Wasp Volatiles and Carbon Dioxide to Choose Functional Vehicles for Dispersal.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10886-021-01242-5
Abstract: Hitchhikers (phoretic organisms) need vehicles to disperse out of unsuitable habitats. Therefore, finding vehicles with the right functional attributes is essential for phoretic organisms. To locate these vehicles, phoretic organisms employ cues within modalities, ranging… read more here.
Keywords: phoretic nematodes; phoretic organisms; life phoretic; scent life ... See more keywords
Thermosensation: Human Parasitic Nematodes Use Heat to Hunt Hosts
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2018.05.082
Abstract: Temperature is a critical host-emitted cue for many parasitic species. A recent study shows that skin-penetrating human parasitic hookworms and threadworms exhibit adaptive host-seeking behaviors that are based on their temperature experience, opening up possibilities… read more here.
Keywords: parasitic nematodes; thermosensation human; use heat; heat hunt ... See more keywords