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Record 1 2008-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Animal Pests (Crops)
DEF

A plant or animal that lives on or within another organism from which it derives sustenance or protection without making compensation.

OBS

Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
DEF

Organisme animal ou végétal qui vit aux dépens d'un autre (appelé hôte) lui portant préjudice mais sans le détruire (à la différence du prédateur).

OBS

Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencias biológicas
  • Animales dañinos para los cultivos
DEF

Organismo que vive dentro o sobre un organismo mayor, alimentándose de éste.

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Record 2 2004-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencias biológicas
DEF

[Dícese del] organismo que vive a expensas de otro, sin reportarle ningún beneficio.

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