1,346 Abibisika (Black Gold) Points

Rank: Unranked Obibini

Anti-parasite behavior is used to destroy parasites that have attached to surfaces or entered the body.
○ bees: remove larvae infected with mites
○ birds: remove brood parasite eggs from their nest
○ birds: abandon nest containing a brood parasite
○ lizards: move to warm place –>generate behavioral fever
○ capuchin: rub plant material into fur to repel insects in fur
○ chimpanzee: swallow folded leaves whole to flush out intestinal worms
○ chimpanzee: chew on plant stems with potentially antiparasitic compounds
○ fruit fly: larvae self-medicate drink ethanol which is toxic parasitoid larvae

These behaviors suggest opportunities to remove yg from our spaces, abandon spaces infested with yg, use plants and herbs that yg find repellent, ingest information that neutralizes and flushes out yg concepts, norms, habits. Can you think of other ways to remove yg presence, thoughts, energy, objects, etc from your life?