Novel Worker‐Like Behavior Observed in Gynes of the Social Parasite Tetramorium microgyna
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.Our article reports, to our knowledge, the first observations of inquiline gynes performing worker tasks for their host colony. We dissected these gynes to establish that they were all unmated. We hypothesize that nest excavation by social parasites represents an artifact of a non‐parasitic past.
François Brassard, Christina Kwapich
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Helminth associations in white-toothed shrews crocidura russula (insectivora: soricidae) from the albufera natural park, Spain [PDF]
, 2004 The helminths of 218 white-toothed shrews from 29 sites in 2 biotopes in the Albufera Natural Park (Valencia, Spain) were examined from July 1990 to August 1991.
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Sustainable Schools: Changing Society Towards Sustainability
Sustainable Development, Volume 34, Issue S1, Page 557-571, January 2026.ABSTRACT A change in mindset has taken place in educational institutions, characterised by a growing awareness of sustainability and environmental aspects. Inspired by the UNESCO Global Action Programme, various ministries have allowed to be certified as a School of Sustainability at different levels, albeit on a voluntary basis and without substantial
Monika Bauer, Gertrud E. Morlock
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The common and uncommon cestodal infestation encountered in routine histopathological practice from a semi-urban population in south India and their public health importance. [PDF]
, 2011 Parasites are encountered uncommonly in routine histopathologic practice. Among them, cestodes form a major bulk. Cysticercosis heads the list forming the bulk of cases followed by Hydatidosis and Sparganosis.
Ramkumar Kurpad R, Shuba S , Prakash H Muddegowda , Jyothi B Lingegowda , Int J Cur Sci Res.
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Wildlife Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, January 2026.Black grouse Lyrurus tetrix declines continue throughout much of temperate Europe, following habitat loss and population isolation, associated with reduced productivity. In northern England, only 1437 lekking males remained in 2014, genetically isolated from other UK populations, and typified by low productivity but high adult survival.
David Baines, Nicholas J. Aebischer
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Modulatory actions of Echinococcus granulosus antigen B on macrophage inflammatory activation
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyCestodes use own lipid-binding proteins to capture and transport hydrophobic ligands, including lipids that they cannot synthesise as fatty acids and cholesterol. In E.
Ana Maite Folle +19 more
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Adsorption and inactivation of proteolytic enzymes by Triaenophorus nodulosus (Cestoda)
Helminthologia, 2017 The proteolytic activity in washings off the Triaenophorus nodulosus cestode tegument and the ability of the worms to inactivate proteolytic enzymes were studied.
Izvekova G.I. +2 more
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Helminthic Parasites of Chickens (Gallus Domesticus) in Different Regions of São Paulo State, Brazil
Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 2016 The Brazilian poultry industry is an outstanding national and international agribusiness sector. Among the Brazilian states, São Paulo is the largest producer of commercial eggs and the fourth largest producer and exporter of chicken meat. Alternatively,
GS da Silva +3 more
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Gastrointestinal nematodes of Ovis aries in Eastern Cape, South Africa and an evaluation of current anthelmintic procedures [PDF]
, 2015 Humans have known about helminth infections since ancient times. Today half of the human population is plagued by a nematode infection. Nematodes are responsible for billions of dollars in global crop damage annually and have had devastating effects on ...
Rowell, Melyssa
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Integrative Zoology, Volume 21, Issue 1, Page 116-128, January 2026.Visually apparent diseases are valuable for investigating and monitoring the occurrence and prevalence of pathogens in wildlife populations through passive monitoring methods like camera trapping. Rumpwear is characterized by visible signs of hair breakage and damage on the lumbosacral region of common brushtail possums.
Elise M. Ringwaldt +3 more
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