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Parasitism

Parasitism Meaning & Definition
Parasitism Definition And Meaning

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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See Also | interdependence | interdependency | mutuality

Parasitism In Webster's Dictionary

\Par"a*si`tism\, n. [Cf. F. parasitisme.] 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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