Tape worms. Ticks. Head lice. The thought is enough to make you squirm, flinch and scratch. Yes, we're talking about parasites! Most parasites are tiny; you'll need a magnifying glass handy to see them.

Dr Terry Miller, parasitologist and Queensland Museum Network's Head of Biodiversity and Geosciences reveals more about this interesting, and often unpleasant group of organisms, as well as his role and research happening at the museum.