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Parasites that steer nocturnal hosts into water do not rely on lunar cycles, study finds

Source: Phys.org · Published 29 Sept 2026, 16:20

Like many parasites, nematomorphs are known to manipulate their hosts' behavior to complete their life cycles. Also known as horsehair worms, among other names, these creatures develop in their…

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