parasite

nouns

an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

parasite

is derived from

is derived from

antonym

domain category

(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion

is a type of (narrower)

a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

leech, parasite, sponge, sponger

is derived from

is derived from