Unveiling Nature’s Horrific Symphony: The Lethal Tactics of Emerald Cockroach Wasps – Manipulating Hosts and Feasting from Within
When someone mentions the word parasite, people usually convulse with disgust at the mere thought of a creature draining the life force from its host whilst living inside it. It is estimated however, by parasitologists that parasites are the most abundant form of life on the planet, encompassing 80% of all living species on this planet. Moreover, parasitism is designated by as more common than traditional predation as a consumer lifestyle1. This statistic may not do much to alleviate those…