View Full Version : Amazing Parasite!
DBray6
03-23-2007, 10:26 AM
This struck me as amazing the way a parasite can actually replace a hosts organ.
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=719
Cheech
03-23-2007, 10:29 AM
eesh!!
jessicar613
03-23-2007, 11:40 AM
Ewwwwww :(
WeeNe858
03-23-2007, 11:50 AM
lucky theydont infest humans.....Or do they???
jojo22
03-23-2007, 12:00 PM
Five bux to whoever puts one int their mouth!!!!!!!!
Coler
03-23-2007, 12:23 PM
I think that is very cool - or have I missed something where it harms the fish ?
However...your five bucks are safe from me jojo
Hmmm...if we're thinking parasites that replace organs, I guess I could do with some liver flukes
Shelby_Tempo_GT
03-23-2007, 12:29 PM
I just threw up a little in my mouth....
jessicar613
03-23-2007, 12:30 PM
I think that is very cool - or have I missed something where it harms the fish ?
Maybe the part where the fish's tongue withers away into a little stump? :confused:
jojo22
03-23-2007, 12:44 PM
But the bug takes it's place!
jm1212
03-23-2007, 5:22 PM
well i think that its pretty cool
daayda3
03-23-2007, 5:25 PM
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Definitely interesting- never heard of that before. Wouldn't want to see one in the fish I'm about to eat though.
Dangerdoll
03-23-2007, 9:01 PM
interesting, yes... gives me the heebie jeebies, heck yes!
Maybe the part where the fish's tongue withers away into a little stump? :confused:
I still think it's cool - symbiosis no ?
fishman1979
03-24-2007, 5:09 PM
it is amazing that a parasite can actually replace an organ the way it does, but its just a bit nausiating
Dangerdoll
03-24-2007, 7:09 PM
it kinda freaks me out, I mean I suppose it's a cool way for the thing to be, at least it doesn't kill the fish... but my goodness it's gross!