Parasitic barnacles, classified within the Rhizocephala, represent a striking example of evolutionary adaptation in marine parasites. These unique organisms exhibit a radical transformation from their ...

This image captured by a Schmidt Ocean Institute remotely operate vehicle shows parasites had burrowed into the head of a fish in the South Atlantic. Schmidt Ocean Institute video screengrab A bizarre ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

SAN DIEGO — Americans love their sushi, ceviche, and poke bowls. But a new study reveals that eating raw freshwater fish, particularly those caught in your local lake or river, could expose you to ...

At the heart of the Amazon researchers are investigating a mysterious parasite which is devastating fish farms around the world. At the heart of the Amazon researchers are investigating a mysterious ...

Not all barnacles just sit on rocks and ships. Some invade crabs, growing like a parasitic root system that hijacks their bodies. A mysterious group called y-larvae has baffled scientists for over a ...