How Long to Read The Art of Being a Parasite

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of Being a Parasite?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read The Art of Being a Parasite by Claude Combes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Parasites are a masterful work of evolutionary art. The tiny mite Histiostoma laboratorium, a parasite of Drosophila, launches itself, in an incredible display of evolutionary engineering, like a surface-to-air missile at a fruit fly far above its head. Gravid mussels such as Lampsilis ventricosa undulate excitedly as they release their parasitic larval offspring, conning greedy predators in search of a tasty meal into hosting the parasite. The Art of Being a Parasite is an extensive collection of these and other wonderful and weird stories that illuminate the ecology and evolution of...

How long is The Art of Being a Parasite?

The Art of Being a Parasite by Claude Combes is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of Being a Parasite Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read The Art of Being a Parasite aloud.

What Reading Level is The Art of Being a Parasite?

The Art of Being a Parasite is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Art of Being a Parasite?

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