parasite

Example Sentences

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Independent masters articulated grievances through “producerism”—the belief that labor created all value and merchants were parasites.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Previously we couldn’t really look at those stages of the parasite because they’re not easily accessible. … Even if you have a cat, it’s not that easy to study.”

From Science Magazine

Sick sea otters: A rare strain of a parasite normally found in mountain lions has killed four otters off the California coast, The Guardian reports.

From New York Times

That work began independent of dam removal, but it's become increasingly important because researchers expect a free-flowing river will help reduce the deadly parasite.

From Salon

But he said that shouldn't stop forest actors from bringing in a diversity that will help protect the forest from parasites and risks of fire spreading.

From Reuters