Tapeworms: Hanging on in there

Video presented by Arlene Jones

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The number and variety of parasites plaguing lions, hyenas and other carnivores is influenced by factors such as the availability of water and diet. Join Museum researcher Arlene Jones to explore the word of adult parasites and how they have so successfully invaded the predator-prey relationship.

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  • Presented by: Arlene Jones
  • Date: 22 February 2003
  • Duration: 21:45

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