Free lecture with Dr. Kevin Lafferty
See the webinar recording link below.
Dr. Lafferty reveals what some may view as a darker side of complex ecosystems. Every kind of bumble bee, buttercup, budgerie, and human, is host to a parasite – perhaps two, and possibly hundreds. Indeed, parasitism is the most popular lifestyle on earth. In parasites, fantastic strategies have evolved that complete their life cycles. Parasites are even embedded in our local food webs and as a result, they are sometimes our enemies, and other times enemies of our enemies. Parasites are simultaneously fascinating and disgusting. Come to learn more than you ever thought you’d know about them and leave infected with the knowledge that parasites are amazing organisms.
Dr. Kevin D. Lafferty is a senior ecologist working with the U.S. Geological Survey at UC Santa Barbara. With a passion for understanding the intricacies of parasitic interactions in ecosystems, he has dedicated his career to studying parasites and their impact on public health and wildlife conservation. His research has shed light on the complex relationships between hosts and parasites, making significant contributions to the field of parasitology. He and his wife, Cristina Sandoval, are currently building a home up river from Cachuma Lake.
How to View the Zoom Recording
View the recording at this link: Parasites Here, There, & Everywhere.
This event occurred: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Lecture location: Stacey Hall, St. Mark’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos
The lecture was followed by a question-and-answer period.
