Sticklebacks infected with parasites influence behavior of healthy fish

Certain types of tapeworm make sticklebacks behave carelessly and thus become easier prey for birds. A team of biologists have now demonstrated for the first time that the tapeworm not only influences the behavior of the infected fish — indirectly, it can also induce risky behavior in other fish in the group.
Sticklebacks infected with parasites influence behavior of healthy fish
Sticklebacks infected with parasites influence behavior of healthy fish
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