Parasitic Collection (page 4)

Laphophytom mirabile and Sarcophyte sanguinea
Illustration of a Laphophytom mirabile and Sarcophyte sanguinea

Tradescantia zanonia
Illustration of a Tradescantia zanonia

Human Louse, Pediculus humanus, top view

Asterophora parasitica, Pick-a-back Toadstool mushrooms fruiting on large fungi

Count Dracula in a pleated cape with high collar

Illustration of House Dust Mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus)

Illustration of dorsal view of male Body Louse (Pediculus humanus var. corporis)

Illustration of Lathraea squamaria (Toothwort), parasitic with short flower-bearing shoots, pink flo

Sequence of illustrations showing parasitic fig killing host tree and growing in its place

Cross section biomedical illustration on grid of Worm, Fungi, Protozoa, and Bacteria infection and infestation

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster). Bird taking off parasites on a branch with its beak. Spain
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Griffon Vulture, portrait scratching his feathers with its beak. Pyrenees, France

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Tachinidae Fly. Date:

A parasitic isopod has attached itself onto a hawkfish
This Parasitic isopod has attached itself onto this hawkfish and has already removed a fair amount of flesh

Parasitic Isopod on Grunt, Belize
Parasitic Isopod on grunt fish, Belize

Brontotherium wander the lush late Eocene landscape
Brontotherium wander the lush Late Eocene landscape of South Dakota 35 million years ago. Modern rhinoceroses have a symbiotic relationship with birds (variously known as oxpeckers or tick birds)

James Poro, from Portraits and Faces of Remarkable and Eccentric Characters of London
XJF438402 James Poro, from Portraits and Faces of Remarkable and Eccentric Characters of London, 1819 (engraving) by English School

A Bromelia found in the Andes, from Historia de Chile by Claudio Gay, 1854
XZL150488 A Bromelia found in the Andes, from Historia de Chile by Claudio Gay, 1854 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Giant Owl Butterfly Caterpillar (Caligo memnon) Eggs laid on neck area by parasitic wasp, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Alpine squill (Scilla bifolia), Bavaria, Germany

Liverwort (Anemone hepatica), Bavaria, Germany

Pairing of Common Blue Damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) with parasitic mites, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Parasitic plant, Mistletoe -Viscum album- on a Willow -Salix sp-, riverine vegetation, Innufer Aue, bei Rosenheim, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Aphids -Aphidoidea- on a Daisy -Bellis perennis-, macro shot, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Caterpillars of the Ermine Moth -Yponomeuta sp. -, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Caterpillars of the Ermine Moth -Yponomeuta sp.-, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Tree infested with Ermine Moths -Yponomeuta sp. -, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Tree infested with Ermine Moths -Yponomeuta sp.-, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Mottled Umber -Erannis defolaria-, caterpillar foraging for food, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Gasteruptiid Wasp -Gasteruption jaculator-, female, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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Flowery Hay Meadow Val di Fassa, Avisio valley near Canazei, Dolomites, Italy

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Flowery Meadow with Kidney Vetch and Winged Broom Piatra Craiului National Park, Southern Carpathians, Romania

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Thyme Broomrape parasitic on Thyme Romania

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Hay Meadow with narrow-leaved vetch, Hay Rattle flowers etc near Maierus, Transylvania, Romania

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Gorse Bush covered with Gorse Spider Mite Dartmoor, UK

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Parasite on Sun-roses Cistus spp in garrigue, Chios, Greece

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Large-eye Dwarfgoby with parasitic Copepod with egg case Baleh Ridge dive site, Gili Mota Island, between Rinca and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Large-eye Dwarfgoby

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Sea Lamprey Cayuga Lake, New York, USA Date:

Bean Broomrape (Orobanche crenata) flowering, heavy infestation destroying broad bean crop, Chios, Greece, April

Juniper Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium oxycedri) hemiparasite on juniper, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Thyme Broomrape (Orobanche alba) flowering, parasitic on thyme, Romania, June

Bramble Stem Gall Wasp (Diastrophus rubi) old gall (from which adults have emerged) on bramble stem, Dorset, England, September

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Peacock Butterfly - a parasitic fly and its pupae (on the right) came out of the chrysalis in the place of the butterfly (Inachis io) Date:

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Peacock Butterfly - a parasitic fly and its pupae (on the right) came out of the chrysalis in the place of the butterfly (Inachis io) Date:

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Cynomorium - A remarkable parasitic plant, in the Tabernas Desert, Europe's only true desert. (Cynomorium coccineum) Date:

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Arctic Skua / Parasitic Jaeger - Light Phase - in flight Shetland, UK. Date:

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Greater Dodder - parasitic on nettles (Cuscuta europaea) Date:

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Greater Dodder - parasitic on nettles (Cuscuta europaea) Date:

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"Exploring the Intricate World Creatures: From Gastrointestinal Nematodes to Eyelash Mites" Delving into the hidden realm of parasites, we encounter gastrointestinal nematodes, microscopic worms that reside in the intestines of various animals. Behold the intricate head structure of a dog tapeworm under scanning electron microscopy (SEM), revealing its remarkable adaptation for survival within its host. Zooming in even closer, SEM unveils the minuscule world of a head louse, showcasing its gripping claws and needle-like mouthparts used for feeding on human blood. Meet the sheep tick, an arachnid parasite found in grassy landscapes; SEM allows us to appreciate its formidable appendages designed for clinging onto hosts like sheep or deer. In our own eyelashes lies an unexpected inhabitant – the eyelash mite. SEM captures their tiny bodies and long tails as they navigate through this often overlooked ecosystem. Journeying deep into Sri Lanka's lush jungles reveals a diverse array organisms coexisting with their hosts amidst nature's beauty and complexity. Witnessing a female mosquito's internal anatomy while sucking blood from human skin through cross-section imagery sheds light on these pesky yet fascinating disease vectors. An illustrated depiction showcases the life cycle and morphology of tapeworms, highlighting their ability to adapt across different host species throughout their complex lifecycle. Examining eyelash mite tails under SEM unravels further mysteries about these elusive creatures that call our lashes home – truly captivating microcosms within ourselves. Venturing underwater brings us face-to-face with sea lampreys; whether it be Petromyzon marinus or other species like lamperns and silver lampreys - these jawless fish are notorious parasites known for attaching themselves to larger marine animals.