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Parasitism Definition & Meaning

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

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  • "lion and its parasitism"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does parasitism mean?
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)
What part of speech is parasitism?
Parasitism is a noun.

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