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Meaning of INTERMEDIATE HOST

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a host that is used by a parasite in the course of its life cycle
 
 See Also: host

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: The species (or group of species) that a parasite infects during its immature, juvenile stages. Many parasites live in different host species during different parts of their life cycles. Compare primary host.
 

 

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