Friday, November 18, 2011

Case of the Week 185

The following was worm was seen emerging from a cricket:


Here are photos of the worm itself:






Identification?
Many thanks to Jason Pelletier who took the first photograph and Heidi Pierce who shared this cool case with me!
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3 comments:

  1. KathyNovember 22, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    horsehair worm

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  2. MicrobeManNovember 22, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Horsehair worm indeed. Also known as the Gordian worm, Paragordius tricuspidatus. Here's a link to a cool video of one emerging from a cricket and heading off to find a mate: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7226661303929118618

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  3. Parasite spyNovember 26, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Horsehair worm-Cricket parasite

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