Parasites come in different forms and sizes. All of them pretty scary and fascinating
By studying more about the biology of this world we can learn more about ourselves and the world around us.
Scary Viruses!
A virus is a small and oftentimes deadly pathogen that can replicate only in living cells of animals, plants, or bacteria.
Discover the crazy and fascinating world of viruses by learning the different ways they can affect organisms and the incredible evolutionary paths that they have taken.
Do you want to find out about other similar organisms
By studying more about the biology of this world we can learn more about ourselves and the world around us.
Appalling Parasites!
Parasites are not all harmful. In fact, some of them can be extremely useful to people and other living things. Doctors in Egypt thought leeches could treat anything from headaches to rashes thousands of years ago. That may seem strange now, but leeches are still used to help reattach severed fingers and cure circulatory problems.
Ophiocordyceps Unilateralis, The Zombie-ant Fungus
It infects ants and spreads throughout the insect’s body, robbing it of nutrition and taking over its thoughts.
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