02364cam a22003133u 4500 45923 UtSlPG 20260610134044.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Cobbold, T. Spencer (Thomas Spencer), 1828-1886 Parasites: A Treatise on the Entozoa of Man and Animals : Including Some Account of the Ectozoa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-06-10 Produced by Bryan Ness, Thiers Halliwell, TIA: American Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Parasites: A Treatise on the Entozoa of Man and Animals" by T. Spencer Cobbold is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the fascinating and complex world of parasites, particularly focusing on the entozoa (internal parasites) that inhabit both humans and animals. It aims not only to document these organisms and their effects but also to shift the misconception that such parasites are solely products of disease or a sign of divine disfavor. The opening of the treatise sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on helminthology, the study of parasitic worms. Cobbold emphasizes the need for an open and unbiased mind to truly appreciate the nature of these organisms, which are often misunderstood. He critiques popular misconceptions surrounding entozoa and posits that these parasites play significant roles in both environmental and biological contexts. Additionally, he outlines his intended approach for the treatise, indicating its systematic arrangement and the inclusion of both historical records and contemporary insights into the existence and roles of these fascinating creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Helminths Parasites https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45923 86762 86762