Parasites Infect These Beetles. It Might Be a Good Thing. by Cody ProutyParasites Infect These Beetles. It Might Be a Good Thing. by Cody Prouty

Parasites Infect These Beetles. It Might Be a Good Thing.

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Beetles infected with a nematode parasite process more wood and therefore provide better ecosystem services than uninfected beetles.

This paper was featured in the New York Times

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The insects digest more decaying wood when hosting nematodes, potentially benefiting the whole ecosystem.

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