3D morphology of nematode encapsulation in snail shells, revealed by micro-CT imaging

Abstract Many parasites and hosts are embroiled in an on-going arms race that affects the evolution of each participant. One such battle is between parasitic nematodes and terrestrial gastropods which have co-evolved for 90–130 MY. Recently, snails have been shown to encase and kill invading nematod...

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Main Authors: P. Falkingham, R. Rae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82106-6