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Save The Parasites

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The Ecological Role of Unlikely Parasites

This chapter delves into the complex interaction between a parasitic nematomorph and its cricket host, which it manipulates to facilitate its own life cycle. It underscores the unexpected ecological benefits of such relationships, particularly in sustaining endangered species and maintaining ecosystem balance.

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