"Parasite is a term that is commonly used to describe something or someone that selfishly lives off another. While this is oversimplified, it is a good beginning understanding of parasitic organisms. These organisms are a threat to humans, along with many other plants and animals that are important parts of our ecosystem. So why is it important to study parasites? How will understanding them help us? Being able to identify what exactly a parasite is and how they function and make us sick, is invaluable in being able to protect ourselves from them"-- Provided by publisher.
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