About The Word Parasitism
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Parasitism
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What's The Definition Of Parasitism?
[n] 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)
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1. The state or behavior of a parasite; the act of a
parasite. ``Court parasitism.'' --Milton.
2. (Bot. & Zo["o]l.)The state of being parasitic.
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