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Parasite
01
parasit, organisme parasit
(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth
Contoh-contoh
The mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process.
Nyamuk adalah parasit yang terkenal yang memakan darah inangnya, seringkali menularkan penyakit dalam prosesnya.
Tapeworms are parasites that can inhabit the intestines of animals, absorbing nutrients from their hosts.
Parasit seperti cacing pita dapat menghuni usus hewan, menyerap nutrisi dari inangnya.
02
a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
Contoh-contoh
He called his lazy roommate a parasite.
The hangers-on at the royal court were seen as parasites.
Pohon Leksikal
parasitic
parasitism
semiparasite
parasite
