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The Intriguing Role of Birds and Mammals in Parasite Life Cycles   (created at May 11, 2009)   86  

Birds and mammals play a pivotal role in the life cycles of certain parasites, acting as essential hosts that facilitate the parasites' development and propagation. When cercariae, a larval stage of these parasites, come into contact with a suitable bird o...

Unraveling the Life Cycle of Swimmer's Itch Parasites   (created at May 11, 2009)   125  

Swimmer's itch, a nuisance for many water enthusiasts, is caused by the larval stage of schistosomes, a type of flatworm. These parasites have a fascinating, albeit complex, life cycle involving bird hosts, aquatic snails, and a journey through water that ...