Acanthocephala: (IMAGE) University of Bonn Caption The parasite mates with a sexual partner in the body of its final host. The fertilized eggs are then released into the water via the intestine of the fish. Credit © Nicole Bersau/ Uni Bonn Usage Restrictions This image may be used together with the press release. License Licensed 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.