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parasite

[par-uh-sahyt] / ˈpær əˌsaɪt /


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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

South West Water has been fined almost £2m after the supply in and around Brixham, Devon, was contaminated with the parasite cryptosporidium.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Meantime, a screwworm parasite has restricted imports of Mexican cattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The stable parasite levels observed in coho and sockeye salmon are more difficult to interpret.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“The dybbuk will say anything to survive. It is a parasite that will suck every last drop of strength from its host and leave nothing left.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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