Parasite Rex
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Parasite Rex is a popular science book by Carl Zimmer that explores the complex biology, evolution, and ecological impact of parasites on their hosts and ecosystems.
All labels observed (1)
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| Parasite Rex canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7305103 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Parasite Rex Context triple: [Carl Zimmer, notableWork, Parasite Rex]
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Los Gusanos
Los Gusanos was a short-lived rock band formed by Ramones bassist C.J. Ramone that played a harder, more metal-influenced style than his main group.
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Monstruo Verde
Monstruo Verde is the popular nickname of Honduran football club C.D. Marathón, referencing its traditional green colors and fierce competitive identity.
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Petaurista
Petaurista is a genus of large flying squirrels known for their gliding membranes and nocturnal, arboreal lifestyle across forests in Asia.
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Λωτοφάγοι
Λωτοφάγοι are the mythical "Lotus-Eaters" of Greek legend, a people who consume a magical lotus that causes them to forget their homes and lose all desire to return.
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Maneater
"Maneater" is a 2006 dance-pop and R&B-influenced single by Nelly Furtado, known for its dark, aggressive sound and exploration of female power and sexuality.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Parasite Rex Target entity description: Parasite Rex is a popular science book by Carl Zimmer that explores the complex biology, evolution, and ecological impact of parasites on their hosts and ecosystems.
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A.
Los Gusanos
Los Gusanos was a short-lived rock band formed by Ramones bassist C.J. Ramone that played a harder, more metal-influenced style than his main group.
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B.
Monstruo Verde
Monstruo Verde is the popular nickname of Honduran football club C.D. Marathón, referencing its traditional green colors and fierce competitive identity.
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C.
Petaurista
Petaurista is a genus of large flying squirrels known for their gliding membranes and nocturnal, arboreal lifestyle across forests in Asia.
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D.
Λωτοφάγοι
Λωτοφάγοι are the mythical "Lotus-Eaters" of Greek legend, a people who consume a magical lotus that causes them to forget their homes and lose all desire to return.
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E.
Maneater
"Maneater" is a 2006 dance-pop and R&B-influenced single by Nelly Furtado, known for its dark, aggressive sound and exploration of female power and sexuality.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | popular science book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
change public perception of parasites
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popularize parasitology ⓘ |
| author | Carl Zimmer ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| discusses |
animal parasites
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human parasites ⓘ parasites and biodiversity ⓘ parasites and disease ⓘ parasites as ecosystem engineers ⓘ |
| explains |
adaptations of parasites
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evolutionary arms races ⓘ life cycles of parasites ⓘ role of parasites in ecosystems ⓘ |
| field |
biology
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ecology ⓘ evolutionary biology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
behavioral manipulation by parasites
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co-evolution of hosts and parasites ⓘ ecological impact of parasites ⓘ host–parasite interactions ⓘ |
| genre |
biology literature
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science writing ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
book
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print ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Darwinian evolution ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
accessible explanation of complex biology
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influential book on parasites ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
adaptation and survival
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hidden influence of parasites ⓘ interconnectedness of life ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general audience
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science enthusiasts ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
ecology
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evolution ⓘ parasites ⓘ parasitology ⓘ |
| notableFor |
narrative storytelling in science
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vivid case studies of parasites ⓘ |
| typeOfWork | science communication ⓘ |
| workOf | Carl Zimmer ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Parasite Rex Description of subject: Parasite Rex is a popular science book by Carl Zimmer that explores the complex biology, evolution, and ecological impact of parasites on their hosts and ecosystems.
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