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Parasite
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parásito
(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth
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The mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process.
El mosquito es un parásito bien conocido que se alimenta de la sangre de su huésped, a menudo transmitiendo enfermedades en el proceso.
Tapeworms are parasites that can inhabit the intestines of animals, absorbing nutrients from their hosts.
Los parásitos como las tenias pueden habitar en los intestinos de los animales, absorbiendo nutrientes de sus huéspedes.
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a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
Ejemplos
He called his lazy roommate a parasite.
The hangers-on at the royal court were seen as parasites.
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