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The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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The Intricacies of Parasitism: Sacculina and Its Host's Reproductive Fate

This chapter explores the unique parasitic nature of sacculina, a barnacle that infects crabs and exhibits remarkable evolutionary traits. It further discusses parasitic castration and draws parallels to agricultural practices aimed at improving livestock productivity.

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