The importance of scientific method and the way in which scientists work, is illustrated by the study of such common phenomena as fleas jumping. Describes various parasites around us, fleas, Tsutsugamushi mites, rat mites, hood-worm larvae and how they find hosts to suck their blood. Concludes that carbon dioxide is the stimulus which alerts parasitic mites to the presence of animals, thus food.
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ACMI Identifier
011946
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Parasites
Documentary → Documentary films - Japan
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)