paratenic (0 synonym found)

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Definition of paratenic:

(adj) : (ecology, of a host) Not needed for the development of the parasite, but nevertheless serving to maintain the parasite's life cycle.

Definition of paratenic:

(adj) : (ecology, of a host) Not needed for the development of the parasite, but nevertheless serving to maintain the parasite's life cycle.

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