parasite
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Trichomonosis is caused by a parasite that affects the mouth, throat and upper digestive tracts of birds and can make it hard for them to eat, drink or breathe.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Infected birds shed the parasite in their saliva and poo, contaminating food sources when they feed.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The researchers believe this constant motion may play a critical role in helping the parasite stay alive.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
What starts as a parasite quickly turns into something far more lethal, emerging in stages the crew can’t anticipate — including one of the most famous and shocking scenes in movie history.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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
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Life Science: Ecosystems
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Ecology - Introductory
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