WARNING ANIMAL DISSECTION! The film "Parasitism: Parasitic Flatworms" explores the relationship between parasitic flatworms and their hosts, detailing how these organisms live off other animals for ...

Members of the vertebrate group including anglerfish are unique in possessing a characteristic known as sexual parasitism, in which males temporarily attach or permanently fuse with females to mate.

Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do ...

Parasitoid wasps comprise one of the most species-rich animal groups. They serve as natural enemies of numerous insect species, and are widely recognized as important in both natural and agricultural ...

Animal coloration has spurred some of the most controversial research in evolutionary biology. Even before Darwin, color signals such as mimicry, warning colors and sexual ornamentation provided ...

The COVID-19 outbreak has put into stark relief the disruption parasites can cause, both in human society and ecosystems. Researchers have long sought to better understand the evolutionary importance ...