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parasite

[par-uh-sahyt] / ˈpær əˌsaɪt /


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Adult flies are capable of traveling miles while searching for hosts, but infected livestock, pets, birds, and other wildlife can also help carry the parasite into new areas.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Taco Bell did not have to determine how a microscopic parasite entered an international lettuce supply chain.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

The agency notes that the true number of people who have been sick with the parasite is likely to be much higher.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

And talk to your veterinarian about a parasite prevention plan to combat fleas and other pests.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

In Greece, Nigeria, and Liberia the mosquitoes continue to harbor and transmit the malaria parasite.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

To tackle sea lice, the company has deployed underwater cameras that automatically count the number of parasites on each fish.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Our host, sitting alongside his “BioCharger” machine, prepared us for a session in which he would rid us of parasites inside the body and also parasites out in the world.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

For example, before vaccines kick in, sharing a litter box with another house cat risks transferring parasites.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

The executive order comes as the Trump administration is seeking to lower record-high beef prices for consumers, driven by drought and an outbreak of parasites in US beef stocks.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

In all, about 100 species of imported predators and parasites have become established.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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