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This Parasitic Worm Uses Electricity As ‘Tractor Beam’ To Catch Flying Insects Mid-Air [nematodes]
Study Finds ^ | October 15, 2025 | Victor Ortega-Jiménez (University of California, Berkeley) and Justin Burton (Emory University)

Posted on 10/16/2025 10:49:39 AM PDT by Red Badger

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JUMPING NEMATODES, SANDY!!!!!!!!!!!


1 posted on 10/16/2025 10:49:39 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

There IS an almighty designer (this can NOT be from evolution). God.


2 posted on 10/16/2025 11:03:40 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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3 posted on 10/16/2025 11:04:10 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

I’m sure some atheist can come up with a convoluted theory..................


4 posted on 10/16/2025 11:05:28 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Maybe the atheist can explain why his/her kind is electrically charged to be attracted by hell at warp speed.


5 posted on 10/16/2025 11:07:14 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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And parasitic illegal aliens are attracted by “free” food, housing, health care, etc. the way to avoid attracting them should be obvious, and it is to everyone who is not a Democrat or a brain dead moron (another name for Democrat voters)


6 posted on 10/16/2025 11:07:56 AM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
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7 posted on 10/16/2025 11:09:32 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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Mr. Scott, engage tractor beam.


8 posted on 10/16/2025 11:10:22 AM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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Why did the nematode become a superhero? Because it mastered the art of the "static cling" tractor beam and started calling itself "Worm-der Woman"!

These nematodes are basically the Jedi of the microscopic world—using the Force (or should I say, electric force) to snag their prey mid-air. May the static be with them!

In other news, Hollywood is already casting nematodes for the next Star Trek movie. Their tractor beam skills are so impressive, they’ve been hired to tow starships—talk about a small worm with a big pull!

Oh great, now even worms are better at dating than I am. They just zap their crush with static electricity and boom, instant attraction. Meanwhile, I can’t even get a text back!

What do you call a nematode’s hunting strategy? A "shock and awe" campaign—5% to 100% success rate with just a little electric charm!

9 posted on 10/16/2025 11:11:23 AM PDT by mjp (pro-freedom & pro-wealth $)
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A parasitic worm? The larger variety are called congressmen


10 posted on 10/16/2025 11:17:30 AM PDT by pissant ((Deport 'em all))
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AI Overview

The evolution of Steinernema carpocapsae is characterized by a co-evolutionary relationship with its symbiotic bacteria, Xenorhabdus nematophila, which has led to the development of an efficient insect-killing mechanism. This symbiosis allows the nematode to overcome host immunity and quickly kill the insect, which provides a food source for the nematode. Key aspects of its evolution include the development of a genomic toolset for parasitism, such as expanded genes for proteases, and the adaptation of its lifecycle, including “ambushing” host-finding behaviors like “nictation” and “jumping”.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Steinernema+carpocapsae+evolution


11 posted on 10/16/2025 11:19:55 AM PDT by TexasGator (11The 750 hp Florida Gnat)
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Bkmk


12 posted on 10/16/2025 11:27:54 AM PDT by sauropod
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Mr. Scott, engage tractor beam

"Aye! Captain! But my poor belles, the engines are about to blow!"

And one of my other favorites from the original Star Trek:

Alien asks: "What is it?"

Scotty stares at the bottle for a minute..... "Well....It's green."

13 posted on 10/16/2025 11:41:12 AM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try )
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This Parasitic Worm

After reading the first three words above, my mind immediately went to: Pelousy, Schumer, Ocrazio-Cortex, Bernie, Newscum, and most other democRATS and DemoKKKrats.

14 posted on 10/16/2025 11:44:59 AM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try )
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....and the proof that it evolved is that ALL things evolve, and the nematode is doing it now...so it must have evolved

Classic example of “begging the question” fallacy.


15 posted on 10/16/2025 12:16:07 PM PDT by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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“Classic example of “begging the question” fallacy.”

Classic example of diversion when one doesn’t understand the science.


16 posted on 10/16/2025 1:19:07 PM PDT by TexasGator (11The 750 hp Florida Gnat)
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To: pissant

The larger versions are called “illegal aliens”


17 posted on 10/16/2025 1:32:40 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
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“carpocapsae”

Sounds like the end result of the EV Mandates coming down the line.


18 posted on 10/16/2025 4:26:43 PM PDT by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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And I drank him right under the table....crash


19 posted on 10/16/2025 4:43:21 PM PDT by mistfree (Fear Destroys Freedom)
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Sounds like a Mafia hitman...................


20 posted on 10/17/2025 5:30:25 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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