Comments | wtf_nature: This is some pretty grim shit.

maeda in wtf_nature

This is some pretty grim shit.

Nov 27, 2008 18:52

A rather fascinating page on parasites.

ETA HURRRR, I posted the 1,337th entry!

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Comments 21

fusion_mobile November 30 2008, 00:11:13 UTC

AWESOME.

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beetlecat November 30 2008, 00:18:46 UTC

Chalk one up to 'happy to be a human so that I know when I'm being badly parasitized'.

Or at least know enough that they won't drive me to my death.. or get my eyes ripped out.. or take the place of my children..

lightning_rose November 30 2008, 01:08:52 UTC

or take the place of my children..

Are you absolutely sure about that? ;)

hissyfit November 30 2008, 20:51:18 UTC

i concur... gestation is only a socially-approved form of parasitism.

drhoz November 30 2008, 00:46:32 UTC

*nods* the parasite tag is quite a busy one on this community.

demondreams November 30 2008, 01:23:39 UTC

anyone else have the sudden urge to check every square inch of their body for even the SLIGHTEST sign of parasites or unusual bites or marks? Or to run screaming should they come across a snail?

vandigo November 30 2008, 03:35:40 UTC

ME.

anonanmoose November 30 2008, 02:00:52 UTC

Parasites are quite fascinating in a morbid way, really.

Now, if you wanna see something unpleasant...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinworm

These worms infest the intestine, and often leak out of the anus, and create an itchy, crawling sensation.
Now THAT's something that makes me shudder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parasites_(human)

isis_newton November 30 2008, 10:38:40 UTC

there are many worse helminths than enterobius! personally i love the parasites that change the behaviour of the host - check out dicrocelium for instance.