noun
- plural of parasitism; the practice of living as a parasite; the relationship between a parasite and its host
- plural of parasitism; behaviors or practices of depending on others without giving anything in return
Usage: biology
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The study examined various parasitisms found in tropical ecosystems.
- Different types of parasitisms affect both plants and animals.
- The researcher documented several parasitisms in the coral reef.
- Social parasitisms can be observed in certain ant species.
- The book discusses economic parasitisms in developing nations.
- Multiple parasitisms were identified in the forest community.