Parasitic Symbiosis
How do tiny parasites and hosts stay in balance?
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52 mins
Explore the fascinating world of insects, microbes, and parasites and their vital role in shaping ecosystems. Discover how insects pollinate plants, parasites manipulate hosts, and bacteria influence evolution in ways that sustain life.
Ep 1:
Insects: The Invisible Empire
From pollinating 87% of plants to microscopic mites riding in hummingbird noses, discover how insects and Acari secretly hold up the entire natural world.
Ep 2:
The Wolbachia Conspiracy
Meet Wolbachia, history's stealthiest puppet master, and Mixotricha, a bacterial metropolis disguised as one creature—two tales that redefine what counts as an individual life form.
Discussions (7)
Alfred
Level 2 · 9 mo agoWolbachia is giving serious toxic boyfriend vibes.
Ella
Level 5 · 8 mo agoI doubt wasps are THAT crucial for pest control.
Rodney
Level 6 · 8 mo agoThe 87% stat on insect pollination is accurate.... we rely on them way more than people think. Losing them means losing nearly all our fruit and veg so we better hope those bugs stick around.
