Can you think of any other fictional “monsters” that might have been inspired by real-world parasites? Describe that monster and its parasitic behavior.

Which of the parasite behaviors was most disturbing to you? Why?

Imagine you are designing a movie or video game monster based off the mind-controlling hairworms. Describe how you would translate this real-world creature into a fictional monster. You can use elements of the other parasites discussed in the article and chapter.