A parasitic wasp castrates its moth-larvae hosts by injecting them with a ‘domesticated’ virus that causes cells in the larvae’s testes to die. Now, scientists know exactly how the virus does its ...
The jewel wasp is a parasite with a method so precise it can turn a cockroach into a living host without killing it immediately. By targeting the nervous system, it changes the roach’s behavior and ...
Meet the Dodder. It moves amongst the young nettles, sucking sap from their stems. The Dodder is a hunter with an exceptional sense of smell. It moves swiftly, searching for its prey. Smelling a young ...