"ecoparasite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ecoparasites [plural]
Etymology: From eco- + parasite. Etymology templates: {{af|en|eco-|parasite}} eco- + parasite Head templates: {{en-noun}} ecoparasite (plural ecoparasites)
  1. A parasite for which the host animal has developed a tolerance or immunity. Derived forms: ecoparasitic

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