parasites
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Their leafy indentations can trap the microscopic parasites, and make them harder to wash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The CJP, which has millions of followers on social media, emerged in May initially as a satirical response to Chief Justice Surya Kant reportedly likening young people to "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a court hearing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
But there were no obvious bone fractures, open wounds or visible parasites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
They used the rat tapeworm Hymenolepis diminuta, a non-pathogenic species commonly used to study interactions among parasites, gut microorganisms, and the immune system because of its known anti-inflammatory properties.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
Silkworm eggs appeared on a list of parasites.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
