Parasite Rex

This book delves into the fascinating world of parasites and the impact they have had on the development of life. The author reveals that parasites are the most successful life-forms on Earth, and that almost every animal, including humans, will at one time or another become the home of a parasite. From the sinister Sacculina carcini to the single-celled Toxoplasma gondi, Zimmer explores the incredible ingenuity of these commando invaders and their ability to control their hosts. But this book is not just about the evil power of parasitism and how we must defend against it. Instead, Zimmer argues that humankind is a new kind of parasite, one that preys on the entire Earth, and suggests that we must learn the ways of nature and the laws of Parasite Rex in order to promote the flourishing of life in all its diversity.