parasitism

[US]/'pærəsaɪtɪzəm/

[UK]/'pærəsaɪt,ɪzm/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. parasitic relationship; parasitic disease

Parasitism can have negative effects on the host.

Parasitism is a common ecological interaction.

Parasitism can lead to disease transmission.

Parasitism can weaken the host's immune system.

Parasitism is a form of symbiosis.

Parasitism can reduce the host's fitness.

Parasitism is a common strategy in nature.

Parasitism can alter the behavior of the host.

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