PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: * FLAVOR BUDS AND OTHER DELIGHTS

@inproceedings{Overstreet2003PRESIDENTIALA,
  title={PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: * FLAVOR BUDS AND OTHER DELIGHTS},
  author={Robin M. Overstreet},
  booktitle={Journal of Parasitology},
  year={2003}
}
  • R. Overstreet
  • Published in Journal of Parasitology 1 December 2003
  • Medicine, Biology
Using good sense and some biological information, one can enjoy a delightful morsel or enhanced meal from a variety of parasites, either raw or cooked. Bon Appétit! 
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