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Parasites are the name given to organisms that live on or in another organism. Example: fleas, ticks, and bacteria.

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What is another word for living thing?

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What is the organism living in or on another organism?

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parasite


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An organsim living in or on another organsim?

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An organism living in or on another person?

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What is the relationship called of an organism living within another organism?

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Is humans are free-living organism?

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