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A parasite is an organism that lives off of another organism to obtain food and shelter. Often times the parasite will cause harm to its host organism, but others may live without affecting the host's condition. Some parasites can live without their hosts.MSN Encarta: Parasite
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Fast Facts
- All viruses are parasitesMSN Encarta: Parasite
- Some can partially control their hosts' behaviorLiveScience: Mind Control by Parasites
- Life cycle may involve one or more host speciesMSN Encarta: Parasite
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Altering Behavior
Some parasites have been known to cause a change in the behavior of their hosts. Toxoplasmosis infections in rats can cause a rat to become attracted to cat urine rather than become panicked by the urine like a normal rats. The parasite benefits from this behavior because ingestion by a cat continues its life cycle. This behavior of seeking out predators is found in ant and fish parasites as well.LiveScience: Mind Control by Parasites -
Human Parasitic Diseases
- Amebic dysentary
- Chagas disease
- Leishmaniasis
- African sleeping sickness
- Malaria
- River blindness
- Elephantiasis
- Giardia
- ToxoplasmosisMicrobiology and Immunology Online: Parasitology
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Parasites Lost is my favorite Futurama episode. It's probably in my top ten cartoons of all time. Wooooo!
@jasonwbaggett | November 09, 2009 06:40 AM -
@nathangilbuena That is not so bad! Teeth are very interesting. Better than talking about parasites in your poop. Yeah...I know.
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RT @tanyaslonik: Kitties in #pdx area. Fixed, vaccinated, chipped, no parasites, tested for fiv and felv, loved and cared for by C.A.T.
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@hafthor I never thought I'd be captivated by a radio show on parasites :)
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View All Parasites Questions (6) | Ask a Questionwhat is this tree parasite and how do I treat it? http://twitpic.com/288sb (1 Answer)I'm not entirely sure you have one. Lots of trees actually have bark that peels off in patches like that. You need to get a better picture of what you ... read moreHow can I get my home tap water tested for contaminants (e.g. parasites, drug residue, heavy metals)? (1 Answer)You've got a lot of options. The first thing you want to do is contact your local water provider. They are required to do their own testing to meet EPA ... read moreWhy wont my 1992 Honda Prelude start after it sits for a few days? (4 Answers)The best next step you could take would be to get a current tester. Attach it between one of the cables and the battery and see if current is flowing ... read more
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