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Parasite
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寄生虫, 寄生生物
(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth
Example
The mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process.
Tapeworms are parasites that can inhabit the intestines of animals, absorbing nutrients from their hosts.
Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
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寄生虫, 依附者
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
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para
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parasite
parasite
Noun
parasitic
Adjective
parasitism
Noun
semiparasite
Noun
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