Daphnia Pasteuria (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Daphnia Pasteuria

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Eggs are clearly visible in the healthy water flea of the species Daphnia magna on the left. The infected water flea of the same species on the right has been castrated by the parasite and is no longer able to form eggs. The infection can also be seen in the fact that the infected water flea turns opaque. For example, the intestines (green tube) are no longer visible.

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University of Basel, Jason Andras

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