Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer

"Parasite Rex" explores the complex and often misunderstood world of parasites, revealing their crucial role in ecosystems and their astonishing evolutionary adaptations. The book delves into the biology and life cycles of various parasites, illustrating how they manipulate their hosts in intricate ways and challenging the traditional view of parasites as mere disease-causing agents. Through engaging narratives and scientific research, it highlights how parasites can control the behavior of hosts, impact species survival, and drive evolutionary change, thereby reshaping our understanding of the natural world.

The 6687th greatest book of all time


Published
2000
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
320
Words
Unknown
Original Language
English

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