Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parasitization
noun
/ˌpær.əˌsaɪˈtaɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process by which one organism, the parasite, takes advantage of another organism, the host, for its own benefit, often harming the host in the process.
Examples
- The parasitization of plants by certain fungi can lead to significant crop losses.
- In nature, parasitization is common among insects where one species lays eggs inside another.
- Scientists study parasitization patterns to understand ecological balance.
Meaning
Parasitization refers to the relationship between two different organisms where the parasite lives on or in the host and derives nutrients at the host’s expense.
Synonyms
- Infestation
- Infection
- Exploitation
- Parasitism
