1. Review Dicyemdia and their taxonomy in current literature
2. Document, describe and explore the dicyemid parasites life cycle
3. Examine dicyemid patterns of infection with respect to host size, nutrients levels, geographical location, life history, inter parasite competition and the renal appendages themselves (right vs left)
4. Understand and demonstrate the functions of the cells/organelles that make up dicyemids
5. Explore whether the dicyemid parasite has any effect on the host of cephalopods and what they may be