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what is parasite

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A parasite is defined as an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtain nutrients. Host does not get any advantage from the parasite and is usually harmed by its presence. Parasites are categorized as ectoparasites (that live on the body of the host) and endoparasites (that lives in the body of the host).

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