Nematoda
The Phylum Nematoda consists of the species commonly known as roundworms. There are approximately 12,000 described species, but the actual number could be many times higher. Nematode worms ar...
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Scientists are using DNA comparisons to try to find out how a microscopic wormlike pest that attacks potato plants made its way into this country _ an infestation that last year closed some foreign...
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An eighth field in Idaho has been found to be infected with a microscopic wormlike pest that attacks potato plants, though officials don't expect the same fallout U.S. growers suffered last year.Th...
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A parasitic worm can make
its ant victims swell into what looks like a delicious, juicy
berry to birds, which apparently eat the ants and help the worm
spread and reproduce,...
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Altering a gene in the brain of
female worms changed their sexual orientation, U.S. researchers
said Thursday, making female worms attracted to other
females. The study reinfor...
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Federal aid is on the way to help Idaho potato growers battle a microscopic worm discovered last year that caused four countries to ban fresh U.S. potato imports.Last week, Agriculture Secretary Mi...
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Federal aid is on the way to help Idaho potato growers battle a microscopic worm that was discovered in fields last year and blamed for the closure of four export markets for fresh potatoes.U.S. Ag...
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An antidepressant may help
worms live longer by tricking the brain into thinking the body
is starving, U.S. researchers reported Wednesday. The drug, called mianserin, exten...
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the file. CDC report shows upswing in exercise by adults WASHINGTON (Reuter...
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Nematoda
USDA seeks origin of Idaho potato pest
