Plasmodium is a genus of unicellular eukaryotes that infect vertebrates and insects. Contains 14 chromosomes and produces hemozoin pigment. First identified by Charles Laveran in 1880
Tunga penetrans is a parasitic flea found in tropical and sub-tropical climates. Can reach up to 1 cm across while embedded under skin. Native to Central and South America, introduced to sub-Saharan Africa. Lives 2-5 cm below sand, unaffected by temperature or humidity
Candiru (Vandellia cirrhosa) is a small freshwater catfish reaching up to 40 cm. Translucent body with yellow eyes and backward-pointing spines. Lives in shallow water with muddy or rocky bottoms in Amazon basin
Written and illustrated by Hitoshi Iwaaki, published in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon from 1989 to 1994. Story follows Shinichi Izumi, who becomes infected by parasitic organism Migi. Parasites infect humans through ears or noses, taking over brains. Shinichi and Migi form partnership to fight other parasites
Worldwide parasite primarily infecting dogs and other canids. Males measure 4-6 cm, females 6.5-15 cm. Lives in small intestine of definitive hosts. Eggs become infectious after 2-4 weeks in dog feces
Worms are bilateral animals with cylindrical bodies and no limbs. Size ranges from microscopic to over 58 meters in length. Most live in marine, freshwater environments or underground