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It was just a matter of time: LOL Parasites

Discover Joe DeCapo's insights on Parasite Rex, including a fun anecdote about his cat and an autographed book plate offer.

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Thanks to Joe DeCapo for his response to my offer of an autographed book plate for the new edition of Parasite Rex. And yes, his cat (named μ) does probably haz one.

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