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Glossary & References / Keywords List / Definitions:

Term to be defined Definition Synonyms & Keywords
Paratenic Host - "A species in which a parasite may survive for longer than it would otherwise do free-living in the environment; but which is not necessary for the life cycle of the parasite and in which significant development does not occur." (V.w5 - parasitic terms)
  • Auxilary Host
  • Transport Host