Zoe Adams & Vince Smith

Parasites, inside and out

Parasites, inside and out

Parasites, inside and out

What makes a good parasite?

What do parasites have in common?

SpecialisedA firm grip Patience

ChangableAdaptable

Lots of copies!Small Sneaky

Rhinoceros stomach botfly

Camel nasal botfly

Human botfly eggs on host fly

Human lice

Time

8.8 My

5.4 My

1.2 My

Co-Evolution

Why study parasites?

Parasites may be good for us?