parasites
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Scientists once viewed them primarily as "genomic parasites" because, much like viruses, they can multiply without providing any clear benefit to their host.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
To tackle sea lice, the company has deployed underwater cameras that automatically count the number of parasites on each fish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Bedbugs are small, wingless parasites that can live on clothes, furniture and bedding.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Our host, sitting alongside his “BioCharger” machine, prepared us for a session in which he would rid us of parasites inside the body and also parasites out in the world.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Viroids can be so small and still thrive because they are thoroughgoing, unremitting parasites.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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