parasite
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Their findings suggest that after settling on a host, deer keds reduce investment in vision and redirect energy toward functions that are more important for life as a permanent parasite.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 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
Meantime, a screwworm parasite has restricted imports of Mexican cattle.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Infected birds shed the parasite in their saliva and poo, contaminating food sources when they feed.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The parasite breeds there, and then baby parasites get crapped out into the water by birds, whereupon they meet with a fish, and the cycle begins anew.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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Life Science: Ecosystems
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Ecology - Introductory
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