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New research reveals trees have evolved sophisticated sensory systems to detect different types of herbivory and communicate stress signals to neighbors. From detecting insect saliva to responding to acoustic vibrations, trees are far from passive victims.
In Japanese mountain streams, a parasitic worm hijacks cricket brains to provide 60% of annual calories for an entire fish population. This horror-movie scenario isn't disrupting nature—it's the glue holding it together.
A mind-controlling parasite forces crickets to drown themselves, feeding 60% of entire fish populations. Discover how horsehair worms reshape ecosystems as invisible architects—and why removing them causes ecological collapse.