Parasites are everywhere. From his 30-meter tapeworm on a blue whale to the leeches that live in the anus of a hippopotamus, Parasite: The Inside Story explores what the author believes is the most successful lifestyle on the planet.
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January 4, 2023
Broad fish tapeworm escapes host Alaskan brown bear anus Scott Davis
Parasites: The Story Behind
What’s on the list of the most numerous creatures on earth? Parasites are sure to cut it. They live inside us and many other animals as well as plants and fungi, and they slip under the radar while penetrating almost all food webs and ecosystems. It is true that they live a diverse, hardy and sometimes extraordinary way of life, …
