pseudoparasite

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noun

A temporary parasite, typically present due to accidental ingestion.

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Meanings

nounpseudoparasite (plural pseudoparasites)

plural pseudoparasites

  1. A temporary parasite, typically present due to accidental ingestion.
  2. A false parasite: either a saprophyte or an epiphyte.

Origin

From pseudo- + parasite.

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APA

pseudoparasite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudoparasite

MLA

“pseudoparasite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudoparasite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pseudoparasite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudoparasite.

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