| incidental parasite | A parasite that normally lives on a host other than its present host. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| incidental | 1. Small and relatively unimportant, minor. 2. Accompanying, but not a major part of something. 3. (to something) liable to occur because of something or in connection with something (said of risks, responsibilities) (18 Nov 1997) |
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| incidental colour | An obsolete term for a colour impression that remains after removal of the source. See: afterimage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| incidental learning | Learning without a direct attempt. Synonym: passive learning. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autistic parasite | A parasite descended from the tissues of the host. Synonym: autochthonous parasite. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autochthonous parasite | A parasite descended from the tissues of the host. Synonym: autochthonous parasite. (05 Mar 2000) |
| malignant tertian malarial parasite | A species of protozoa that is the causal agent of falciparum malaria (malaria, falciparum). It is most prevalent in the tropics and subtropics. (12 Dec 1998) |
| parasite | <biology> An organism which obtains food and shelter from another organism (for example Giardia). (27 Sep 1997) |
| parasite-host ecosystem | Complex of all parasite species and individuals associated with a specific host. Synonym: parasite-host ecosystem. Origin: parasite + G. Koinos, common, together (05 Mar 2000) |
| commensal parasite | See: commensal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| heterogenetic parasite | A parasite whose life cycle involves an alternation of generations. (05 Mar 2000) |
| heteroxenous parasite | A parasite that has more than one obligatory host in its life cycle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| host-parasite relations | The interactions between two organisms, one of which lives at the expense of the other. (12 Dec 1998) |
| specific parasite | A parasite that habitually lives in its present host and is particularly adapted for the host species. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stenoxous parasite | A parasite with a narrow or specific host range. (05 Mar 2000) |
| quartan parasite | A protozoan parasite that occurs primarily in subtropical and temperate areas. It is the causal agent of quartan malaria. As the parasite grows it exhibits little ameboid activity. (12 Dec 1998) |