Parasite
noun
A small animal or plant that lives on or inside another animal or plant and gets food from it.
Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of mammals.
Often appears as...
- blood parasite
- intestinal parasite
noun
A person who depends on other people to do everything for them or gives them things, but never does anything for those people in return.
She's a parasite who only married him for his money.
Often appears as...
- social parasite
- emotional parasite
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Disapproving
noun
A small animal or plant that lives on or inside another animal or plant and gets food from it.
Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of mammals.
Often appears as...
- blood parasite
- intestinal parasite
noun
A person who depends on other people to do everything for them or gives them things, but never does anything for those people in return.
She's a parasite who only married him for his money.
Often appears as...
- social parasite
- emotional parasite
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Context
The term 'parasite' in biology often implies harm to the host organism.
The oak tree was infested with parasites, causing it to weaken.
Pro Tip 2/3Host Specific
Some parasites only live on specific hosts and are not found elsewhere.
The panda bear has a unique parasite that does not affect any other species.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Visible
Parasites can be microscopic and not always seen by the naked eye.
Despite being invisible, the microscopic parasites were causing him discomfort.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Context
The term 'parasite' in biology often implies harm to the host organism.
The oak tree was infested with parasites, causing it to weaken.
Pro Tip 2/3Host Specific
Some parasites only live on specific hosts and are not found elsewhere.
The panda bear has a unique parasite that does not affect any other species.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Visible
Parasites can be microscopic and not always seen by the naked eye.
Despite being invisible, the microscopic parasites were causing him discomfort.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Context
The term 'parasite' in biology often implies harm to the host organism.
The oak tree was infested with parasites, causing it to weaken.
Pro Tip 2/3Host Specific
Some parasites only live on specific hosts and are not found elsewhere.
The panda bear has a unique parasite that does not affect any other species.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Visible
Parasites can be microscopic and not always seen by the naked eye.
Despite being invisible, the microscopic parasites were causing him discomfort.
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The loathsome, lethal...
searching for a blood vessel. When it hits one, the lucky parasite can suck two to three times its weight in blood. Turns out we don't really like that too much. In fact, humans hate mosquitos so much that we spend billions of dollars worldwide to keep them away from us -- from citronella candles
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Bart Knols: Cheese, dogs...
She's one of the best dog trainers in the world, and she believes that we can do a lot more. Since we also know that people that carry malaria parasites smell different compared to people that are uninfected, she's convinced that we can train dogs to find people that carry the parasite.
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The threat of invasive...
They're successfully outcompeting top predators, such as the alligator and panther, causing a significant reduction in their food sources. They're not a problem in their native Asia because diseases, parasites, and predators help to control their population size.
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Why do people have...
People who grow up on farms, in big families, and in the developing world also tend to have fewer allergies, although there are plenty of exceptions, partly thanks to genetics. One theory is that as children, they encounter more of the microbes and parasites
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Is there a disease that...
But those are just the physical symptoms. Toxoplasma also nestles into our brains and meddles with our behavior behind the scenes. To understand why, let's take a look at the parasite's life cycle. While the parasite can multiply in practically any host,
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Why do we kiss under...
with the diversity of wildlife it supports. More than just a parasite, it's also known as a keystone species. It's eaten by a diversity of animals, including deer, elk, squirrels, chipmunks, porcupines, robins, bluebirds, morning doves,
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How we plan to beat...
that the white fly transmits the virus to the plant much like a mosquito transmits a malarial parasite when it feeds on us arguably the most important of these 600 plants is cassava as seen here with my friend dr. Donald catchy
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This Fungus Turns...
fungi spread across the world other creatures such as wasps moths and caterpillars have also fallen prey to these parasites ants are another notable victim of these killer fungi
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Body Invaders PIPE National...
the caterpillar becomes a bodyguard actively protecting the cocoons from other parasites it will watch over them unceasingly until it eventually starves to death
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How parasites change...
One of humanity's most deadly assailants is a behavior-altering parasite, though if it's any consolation, it's not our brains that are being hijacked.
Video examples
The loathsome, lethal...
searching for a blood vessel. When it hits one, the lucky parasite can suck two to three times its weight in blood. Turns out we don't really like that too much. In fact, humans hate mosquitos so much that we spend billions of dollars worldwide to keep them away from us -- from citronella candles
Video examples
Bart Knols: Cheese, dogs...
She's one of the best dog trainers in the world, and she believes that we can do a lot more. Since we also know that people that carry malaria parasites smell different compared to people that are uninfected, she's convinced that we can train dogs to find people that carry the parasite.
Video examples
The threat of invasive...
They're successfully outcompeting top predators, such as the alligator and panther, causing a significant reduction in their food sources. They're not a problem in their native Asia because diseases, parasites, and predators help to control their population size.
Video examples
Why do people have...
People who grow up on farms, in big families, and in the developing world also tend to have fewer allergies, although there are plenty of exceptions, partly thanks to genetics. One theory is that as children, they encounter more of the microbes and parasites
Video examples
Is there a disease that...
But those are just the physical symptoms. Toxoplasma also nestles into our brains and meddles with our behavior behind the scenes. To understand why, let's take a look at the parasite's life cycle. While the parasite can multiply in practically any host,
Video examples
Why do we kiss under...
with the diversity of wildlife it supports. More than just a parasite, it's also known as a keystone species. It's eaten by a diversity of animals, including deer, elk, squirrels, chipmunks, porcupines, robins, bluebirds, morning doves,
Video examples
How we plan to beat...
that the white fly transmits the virus to the plant much like a mosquito transmits a malarial parasite when it feeds on us arguably the most important of these 600 plants is cassava as seen here with my friend dr. Donald catchy
Video examples
This Fungus Turns...
fungi spread across the world other creatures such as wasps moths and caterpillars have also fallen prey to these parasites ants are another notable victim of these killer fungi
Video examples
Body Invaders PIPE National...
the caterpillar becomes a bodyguard actively protecting the cocoons from other parasites it will watch over them unceasingly until it eventually starves to death
Video examples
How parasites change...
One of humanity's most deadly assailants is a behavior-altering parasite, though if it's any consolation, it's not our brains that are being hijacked.
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Ralph Chaplin
American Activist
It seems the most logical thing in the world to believe that the natural resources of the Earth, upon which the race depends for food, clothing and shelter, should be owned collectively by the race instead of being the private property of a few social parasites.
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Stewart Lee
English Comedian
You get annoyed about things in real life, and then the tragic thing is that while you are moaning on the awful injustice and suffering of something, something grimly comic will then strike you about it, like a parasite feeding off the misery of the world.
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J. B. Priestley
British Writer
The greater part of critics are parasites, who, if nothing had been written, would find nothing to write.
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Samora Machel
Leader
There are more than 200,000 people in Maputo who are nothing more than parasites.
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Raymond Loewy
American Designer
Noise is a parasite. Anything noisy is poorly designed.
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Martin H. Fischer
American Physicist
We humans are the greatest of earth's parasites.
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Marilyn Minter
American Artist
I feed off the fashion world like a parasite.
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Gary Larson
American Cartoonist
I love parasites! I can't get enough of them.
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Weyes Blood
American Musician
I find Trump to be like a parasite.
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Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
I am no parasite.
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Ralph Chaplin
American Activist
It seems the most logical thing in the world to believe that the natural resources of the Earth, upon which the race depends for food, clothing and shelter, should be owned collectively by the race instead of being the private property of a few social parasites.
Quote examples
Stewart Lee
English Comedian
You get annoyed about things in real life, and then the tragic thing is that while you are moaning on the awful injustice and suffering of something, something grimly comic will then strike you about it, like a parasite feeding off the misery of the world.
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J. B. Priestley
British Writer
The greater part of critics are parasites, who, if nothing had been written, would find nothing to write.
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Samora Machel
Leader
There are more than 200,000 people in Maputo who are nothing more than parasites.
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Raymond Loewy
American Designer
Noise is a parasite. Anything noisy is poorly designed.
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Martin H. Fischer
American Physicist
We humans are the greatest of earth's parasites.
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Marilyn Minter
American Artist
I feed off the fashion world like a parasite.
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Gary Larson
American Cartoonist
I love parasites! I can't get enough of them.
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Weyes Blood
American Musician
I find Trump to be like a parasite.
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Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
I am no parasite.
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