"Some parasitic nematodes eat insects and when the food runs out they eat their own parents! The nematodes carry bacteria that kill insects so effectively the nematodes are used in biological control to protect crops." - Jimmy Bernot, National Science Foundation (NSF) Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History #ParasiteWeek2021 | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

The nematode Steinernema carpocapsae uses electrostatic induction to leap onto flying insects, dramatically increasing its hunting success. This mechanism highlights the hidden role of electricity in ecological interactions and pest control strategies. Read the full story at 🔗 https://sci.sx/679736762 In this video: An experiment shows a worm jumping and making contact with a charged fruit fly. Credit: Victor Ortega-Jiménez 📸 Follow us on Instagram for more exciting content https://www.instagr

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