Well, not worth it to you, but possibly to the Gordian Worm growing out of your head!
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Well, not worth it to you, but possibly to the Gordian Worm growing out of your head!
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That... was... so... COOL! One wonders how the heck those things fit in the host in the first place.
Gordian or horsehair worms (Nematomorpha) have larvae that are parasitic on arthropods. When the larva reaches maturity, it emerges from the host into water. At least some species are apparently able to manipulate their host's behaviour to make it seek out water as in the video.
If a fish or frog swallows the cricket with the worm still in it, the worm will probably escape to open water. Fiendish, eh?