#Larvae

Officials found a dangerous flesh-eating parasite in a three-week-old Texas calf. Here’s how screwworm spreads—and what it means for humans and pets.

From Reddit - r/everythingscience: Researchers detect microplastics in fish larvae shortly after hatching

The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that all sampled larvae were actually agave redworm moth caterpillars—not a mix of species as once believed.…