Natural worm tower (VIDEO)

Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior

Caption

Natural towers were imaged on a rotting pear in the wild (~ 3 mm, Caenorhabditis sp. 8). Towers wiggle and respond to tactile stimuli for attachment. Worm tower (C. sp. 8) attaching to the passing fly and traveling on the vector until it reaches the next substrate and detaches.

Credit

Credit Perez et al. (2025) Current Biology

Usage Restrictions

Not to be sold to third parties. Use only in relation to Perez et al. (2025) Current Biology

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.