Parasitises Collection

Bonnet Mould (Spinellus fusiger) hair-like sporangiophore threads, growing from gills of parasitised fungus, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Whale Catfish, tropical freshwaters, South America. This species is a shoaling, aggressive carnivore
PM-10776 Whale Catfish Tropical freshwaters, South America Cetopsis coecutiens This species is a shoaling, aggressive carnivore, biting other fish

Western Green Lizard (Lacerta bilineata) adult, close-up of skin with two ticks attached, Italy

Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp.) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp. ) fruiting bodies emerging from dead parasitized Spider (Ctenidae sp. ), Manu Road
Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp.) fruiting bodies emerging from dead parasitized Spider (Ctenidae sp.), Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Leech (Hirudinea sp. ) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy
Leech (Hirudinea sp.) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy

Ichneumon Wasp (Ichneumonoidea sp. ) cocoons, on fritillary butterfly larva, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot
Ichneumon Wasp (Ichneumonoidea sp.) cocoons, on fritillary butterfly larva, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Sac Fungus (Cordyceps tuberculata) fruiting bodies emerged from dead parasitized moth, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Dance Fly (Empis tessellata) adult, fallen victim to Pathogenic Fungus (Entomophthora muscae) that enters brain and causes it to land, climb to the top of bush and die

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"Nature's Intruders: A Close-Up Look at Parasitises" The Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) adult, with its head infested by mites, serves as a reminder of the hidden world of parasitism in our gardens. Bonnet Mould (Spinellus fusiger) reveals its hair-like sporangiophore threads growing from the gills of a parasitized fungus, showcasing the intricate relationship between host and parasite. In South America's tropical freshwaters, the aggressive Whale Catfish not only bites other fish but also parasitizes catfish gills and river dolphins through their various orifices - nature's unexpected twist. Witnessing Western Green Lizard (Lacerta bilineata) with two ticks attached to its skin in Italy highlights how even reptiles can fall victim to parasites lurking in their environment. Sac Fungus (Cordyceps sp. ) emerges from dead butterflies on Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, serving as a haunting testament to how parasites manipulate their hosts' lives for their own benefit. Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies emerge from dead troglophile moths after being parasitized - an eerie sight that reminds us of the complex web woven by nature's parasites. From spiders to butterflies, Cordyceps sp. 's fruiting bodies emerge from various victims along Manu Road - a chilling display of how this sac fungus manipulates different species for its survival. Leeches like Hirudinea sp. , found underwater in Italy, showcase another form of parasitic behavior as they latch onto Atlantic Stream Crayfish for sustenance and survival.