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asked Nov 2, 2017 in Biology by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) ● 28 ● 436 ● 1088

What is a parasite? Give two examples. 

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answered Nov 2, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) ● 63 ● 448 ● 1280

A parasite lives in a close relationship with another organism, its host, and causes it harm. The parasite is dependent on its host for its life functions. E.g., Head lice, leech, bed bug.

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