Mind-bending, body-snatching, blood-sucking: Parasites are bizarre yet vital for life on Earth

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Jan 2, 2025, 11:23 am189 pts
Parasite, zombie, leech—these words are often used to describe people in unkind ways. Many of us recoil when ticks, tapeworms, fleas, head lice or bed bugs are even mentioned. Coming across such unwelcome guests—in our hair, on our skin or in our beds—can be a real nightmare.

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