linkedin post 2016-09-17 03:31:22
EXOTIC LIFE CYCLE. "Uninfected gammarids dive downwards when disturbed and cover themselves in the mud. On the other hand, gammarids infected by parasitic worms glide along the water surface to seek a solid support. This typical clinging behaviour exposes the gammarid to predators such as frogs, fish and birds, which are the parasites’ next host." https://lnkd.in/e2g9KSe View in LinkedIn