parasite
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She said "immediate action" to contain and eradicate the parasite that has raised fears over the beef supply was underway.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
However, the parasite has advanced northward in spite of these efforts.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Welsh Water said low-levels of cryptosporidium, a parasite which can cause stomach illnesses, were found during initial testing of the untreated water.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Rattlesnakes were also the species most frequently infected with Ro, an invasive crustacean parasite commonly known as snake lungworm.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Some attach their eggs to a caterpillar by means of a sticky solution; on hatching, the larval parasite bores through the skin of the host.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing parasite
Life Science: Ecosystems
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Ecology - Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems - Introductory
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Ecology - Introductory
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