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Pierre Kerner – I, Parasite
The word "parasite" rarely sparks positive feelings. It is often used to describe those who live at the expense of others, whether humans or pathogens. Yet, the very existence of parasites stirs our imagination: their ability to adapt to changing environments, their complex life cycles, and their unique modus operandi, which has no parallel in the animal kingdom, are truly remarkable.
This book explores the science of parasitology in an accessible way, using numerous examples. The author introduces readers to the vast diversity of parasitic species, explaining the principles behind their survival strategies, the consequences of such "cohabitation" for the host organism, how reproduction occurs, and even the surprising advantages that the host—the one used as a food source—can sometimes gain.
Pierre Kerner argues that we should be grateful to parasites: they played a direct role in human evolution and made an invaluable contribution to shaping our species.