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ddrhoadsKuvaus
Found on a female Bogertophis subocularis, 26 months after capture (near the closed-down gas station of Langtry, Texas). Photo taken in 2009 in captivity in Utah. She was found right at dusk with Bob Ashley, Russ Gurley, and John Mack.
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Suku AceriaHavainnoija
kimberlietxKuvaus
Might have helped to ID if I'd noted the plant. Maybe someone will recognize the square tipped leaf.
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Suku AceriaHavainnoija
dylapodiformesKuvaus
Galls on Texas Persimmon. Devils River
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smallhandsKuvaus
Pacific pond turtle found in backyard, released into local pond.
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Ylälahko AcariformesHavainnoija
xantusiahunterKuvaus
This Mite (covered with what looks like other mites) was found crawling on my 10-line June Beetle (previous observation).
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pufferchungKuvaus
with @myriada
I think this is one of those rare south Texas' Parkinsonia
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Agathothus gracilisHavainnoija
derhennenKuvaus
Under log in mesic rhododendron, hemlock, oak, tuliptree, birch, beech forest
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Ylälahko JuliformiaHavainnoija
garethyearsleyKuvaus
Found under a rock. About 3cm long
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Suku StrigamiaHavainnoija
sambiologyKuvaus
Had to work from the Arlington library today, so afterwords, I stopped by River Legacy Park and the Drying Beds. :)
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Orthoporus ornatusHavainnoija
gtsalmonKuvaus
Adult on Pepper's Hill (California Mountain).
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Ruskojuoksiainen (Lithobius forficatus)Havainnoija
sambiologyKuvaus
Elizabeth and I went to Mallard Cove Park to see how much it rained last night. Turns out it rained a lot! We spotted some neat critters here today too.
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Suku ScolopendraHavainnoija
chuckfordKuvaus
Very large, at least 7", found on tree trunk in broad daylight, slowly making its way along, almost oblivious. Found in upland forest. Assuming genus Scolopendra, maybe one of the S. subspinipes subspecies?
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vipinbaligaKuvaus
When a Weaver Ant is infected by this parasitic fungus (Ophiocordyceps spp) the behavior of the ants is dramatically changed. They become erratic and zombie-like, and are manipulated by the fungus into dying at a spot that provides optimal conditions for fungal reproduction.
The growing fungus fills the ant's body and head causing muscles to atrophy and forcing muscle fibres apart. The fungus also affects the ant's central nervous system which force it to walk in a random manner, unable to find their way home.
The ant will eventually die as the fungus erupts out of its body, causing some pretty dramatic displays as above.
Entire colonies can be destroyed by this deadly fungus...
But here is good news: Ant colonies attacked by the zombie-ant fungus can survive with the help of a second parasite that castrates’ zombie-ant fungus thus keeping the infectious spores in check.(Source: www.futurity.org/top-stories/parasite-castrates-zombie-an...)
Sources: diorealskills.org/2012/09/20/social-parasites-are-as-old-...
www.biology-blog.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2011/zombie-ants-...
