Aww yes the candiru (I forget which species as there are several in the genus), the only vertebrate parasite to use humans as hosts.
While obviously the fish doesnt rely on humans, they have indeed found them selves in places that make you squirm to think about.
The fish doesnt go there to lay eggs, they go there to **** blood. What they do is follow a trail of ammonia naturally released out of the gills of a breathing fish. The candiru follows that trail, swims up the gills, pops out the dorsal and pectoral spines we all know catfish are famous for, embeds its self and feasts on the blood! It is theorized that the candiru occasionally will follow the ammonia after a person urinates in the water and well....
How some one wouldnt feel it I have no idea as they arent exactly tiny. Adults are maybe a bit thinner then a pencil, and yes Ive seen them availble in the pet trade too!
Originally Posted by JD7.62
Aww yes the candiru (I forget which species as there are several in the genus), the only vertebrate parasite to use humans as hosts.
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