Parasite

Parasite


A parasite is an animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant (called the host). A parasite gets nourishment from its host without helping or killing the host.

Last Updated:September 11, 2008

Author:Debby Golonka, MPH

Medical Review:Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics & Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine

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