Parasitism Definition

parasitism
noun
  1. the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)

"Parasitism" in song lyrics

See how parasitism is used in real songs:

  • "lion and its parasitism"
    AOL — AOL

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