noun as in strong fondness

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pathogen, parasite

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Example:In contrast to pathogenic fungi, some sparcassis species are saprophytic and harmless to living organisms.

Definition:An organism that causes disease in other organisms.

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Example:Not all sparcassis species are parasitic; some may exist as saprobes, requiring no host to survive.

Definition:An organism that lives on or in a host organism and benefits at the host's expense.

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