an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it
The sick dog was covered in parasites.
The tick is a common example of a parasite, feeding on the blood of its host for survival.
Certain plants, like mistletoe, are considered parasites as they derive nutrients from the host tree.
The intestinal parasite caused discomfort and illness in the affected individuals.
The relationship between the bee orchid and certain bee species is an example of a mutualistic interaction rather than a parasitic one.
