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Parasite Rex: Inside the Bizarre World of Nature's Most Dangerous Creatures
by Carl Zimmer
Description: Parasite Rex: Inside the Bizarre World of Nature's Most Dangerous Creatures examines the biology and behavior of parasites, revealing their complex interactions with hosts and their impact on ecosystems. The book presents detailed information about various parasitic organisms
ISBN: 9780743200110
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I thought that anyone who has raised a cat knows that animals are jerks (playing with bleeding mice for hours and all), but I was shocked by the added layer of terribleness from parasites in almost all species.