Parasita

plural noun

Par·​a·​si·​ta

ˌparəˈsītə

in former classifications

: any of several groups of externally parasitic invertebrate animals: such as

a

: a group comprising parasitic insects and arachnids

b

: an order or other group coextensive with Anoplura or comprising Anoplura and Mallophaga

c

: ectozoa

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin parasitus parasite

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