Parasiting: meaning, definitions and examples
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parasiting
[ ˈpærəˌsaɪtɪŋ ]
biological interaction
Parasiting refers to the behavior of a parasite that lives on or in a host organism, deriving nutrients at the host's expense. This form of symbiosis is characterized by the parasite's dependence on its host for survival and reproduction. Parasites can cause varying degrees of harm to their hosts, from minor irritation to severe illness.
Synonyms
exploit, live off, parasitize.
Examples of usage
- The tick is parasiting on the deer.
- The mosquito is known for its parasiting of humans.
- Some plants are capable of parasiting their neighbors to obtain nutrients.
- Parasiting fungi can destroy crops.
- Parasites can adapt to effectively parasiting their hosts.
Translations
Translations of the word "parasiting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parasitando
🇮🇳 परजीवी होना
🇩🇪 parasitierend
🇮🇩 menginfeksi
🇺🇦 паразитуючи
🇵🇱 parazytując
🇯🇵 寄生している
🇫🇷 parasitant
🇪🇸 parasitando
🇹🇷 parazit olarak
🇰🇷 기생하고 있는
🇸🇦 يتطفل
🇨🇿 parazitující
🇸🇰 parazitujúci
🇨🇳 寄生
🇸🇮 parazitirajoč
🇮🇸 snýjandi
🇰🇿 паразиттік
🇬🇪 პარაზიტი
🇦🇿 parazitar
🇲🇽 parasitando
Etymology
The term 'parasiting' originates from the word 'parasite', which is derived from the Greek word 'parasitos', meaning 'one who eats at another's table'. This Greek term consists of 'para-', meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and 'sitos', meaning 'food'. The concept of parasitism has been recognized since ancient times and has been studied in various biological contexts. The behavior of parasitic organisms is a critical aspect of ecology, as it influences the dynamics of populations and ecosystems. The formal study of parasitism in biology began in the 19th century with advances in microscopy and a better understanding of infectious diseases. Over time, the terminology has evolved, leading to a clearer understanding of the complex interactions between parasites and their hosts.