parasite
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Another common infection came from Hepatozoon spp., a tick borne parasite found in 53% of the animals.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Fourteen of the 34 rattlesnakes carried the parasite.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Meantime, a screwworm parasite has restricted imports of Mexican cattle.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Cryptosporidiosis, caused by the parasite cryptosporidium, can be carried by a wide range of farm animals including sheep, cattle, pigs and goats.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Within an hour I know it contains an unknown parasite similar to cryptosporidium, but no heavy metals.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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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