Tapeworm Evolution Insights
Genetic analyses reveal that tapeworm species diverged around the time humans transitioned from herbivory to omnivory. Fascinatingly, humans have been responsible for introducing tapeworms to livestock, with evidence suggesting this occurred multiple times. The visibility of these parasites in feces allowed ancient populations to connect symptoms with the presence of tapeworms, long before the advent of germ theory.In this clip
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