Example of a parasite

[Synapze]

This is kind of graphic, so if have a queasy stomach you may not want to watch. I don't advise doing this without extensive research. I just found it interesting.

 

[agent A]

over the summer I kept my fairy shrimps in a large tank outside in my grasshopper-infested yard
well, several Gordius species showed up in that tank of water (I have them preserved in vials somewhere around here...)

 

[TheWolven]

Example of parasites? Children! They're both internal and external parasites.

 

[Synapze]

One example. I haven't come across any info on external parasites. I'll wait until I get over this one before I research for more.

 

[Synapze]

@agent A Is the example in the video called a horsehair worm? Any relation to the specimens in your vials?

 

[Introvertebrate]

That "let's try to save it's life" caption is wishful thinking. I find it hard to believe the a mantis will recover from having all that inside.

 

[Synapze]

That "let's try to save it's life" caption is wishful thinking. I find it hard to believe the a mantis will recover from having all that inside.

I'm surprised that it survived the tongs. I'd never pick a mantis up like that.

 

[Introvertebrate]

I'm surprised that it survived the tongs. I'd never pick a mantis like that.

Good point. YouTube amateurs!

 

[agent A]

@agent A Is the example in the video called a horsehair worm? Any relation to the specimens in your vials?

yes
both Nematomorpha

 

[Synapze]

yes
both Nematomorpha

Thanks! I really should have researched before posting, but it was so disgusting I wanted to share as fast as possible.

 

[hibiscusmile]

over the summer I kept my fairy shrimps in a large tank outside in my grasshopper-infested yard
well, several Gordius species showed up in that tank of water (I have them preserved in vials somewhere around here...)

WORDY!

 

[hibiscusmile]

tHIS WORM WAS POSTED ON THE FORUM BEFORE, NEVER GET TIRED OF BEING SQUEMISH!

 

[hibiscusmile]

sorry for the caps