Reversible summitting behaviour of Dicrocoelium-infected ants.

Authors

Cameron P Goater, James D Wasmuth, Chen-Hua Li

Published in

Trends in parasitology. Sep 08, 2026. Epub Sep 08, 2026.

Abstract

Dicrocoelium dendriticum (Trematoda) larvae cause their ant hosts to attach themselves to a plant with their mandibles. Infected ants detach a few hours later, then repeat the attach/detach sequence over subsequent days. Recognition of reversibility in altered host behaviours can enhance our understanding of the general phenomenon of host manipulation.

PMID:
42711177
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