Exploring the World of Parasites
The world of parasites is as fascinating as it is intricate, revealing a hidden realm where survival depends on extraordinary adaptations and complex interactions. Parasites, organisms that live on or within a host organism to obtain nutrients, have existed for millions of years, shaping ecosystems...
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| description | The world of parasites is as fascinating as it is intricate, revealing a hidden realm where survival depends on extraordinary adaptations and complex interactions. Parasites, organisms that live on or within a host organism to obtain nutrients, have existed for millions of years, shaping ecosystems and influencing the evolution of their hosts. While often associated with disease, parasites also play vital roles in ecosystems. They help regulate populations of other organisms, contributing to biodiversity. For instance, parasitic infections can prevent dominant species from overwhelming others, thus maintaining balance within communities. However, their impact on human and animal health is significant, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions where parasitic diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The study of parasites, parasitology, has advanced significantly over the years, providing insights into their biology, host interactions, and control methods. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1615732025-06-17T15:40:40Z Exploring the World of Parasites De-Simone, Salvatore G. Lechuga, Guilherme C. Medical parasitology thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MK Medical specialties, branches of medicine::MKF Pathology::MKFP Medical parasitology The world of parasites is as fascinating as it is intricate, revealing a hidden realm where survival depends on extraordinary adaptations and complex interactions. Parasites, organisms that live on or within a host organism to obtain nutrients, have existed for millions of years, shaping ecosystems and influencing the evolution of their hosts. While often associated with disease, parasites also play vital roles in ecosystems. They help regulate populations of other organisms, contributing to biodiversity. For instance, parasitic infections can prevent dominant species from overwhelming others, thus maintaining balance within communities. However, their impact on human and animal health is significant, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions where parasitic diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The study of parasites, parasitology, has advanced significantly over the years, providing insights into their biology, host interactions, and control methods. 2025-06-17T15:40:38Z 2025-06-17T15:40:38Z 2025 book ONIX_20250617T171318_9781836343554_145 9781836343554 9781836343561 9781836343578 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/161573 eng image/jpeg n/a https://www.intechopen.com/books/1004213 https://intech-files.s3.amazonaws.com/a04Tc000004ioDNIAY/0016117_Authors_Book%20%282025-05-22%2009%3A09%3A48%29.pdf IntechOpen IntechOpen 10.5772/intechopen.1004958 10.5772/intechopen.1004958 78a36484-2c0c-47cb-ad67-2b9f5cd4a8f6 9781836343554 9781836343561 9781836343578 IntechOpen 214 open access |
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| title | Exploring the World of Parasites |
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| title_short | Exploring the World of Parasites |
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| topic | Medical parasitology thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MK Medical specialties, branches of medicine::MKF Pathology::MKFP Medical parasitology |
| topic_facet | Medical parasitology thema EDItEUR::M Medicine and Nursing::MK Medical specialties, branches of medicine::MKF Pathology::MKFP Medical parasitology |
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