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intermediate host

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intermediate host
n.
An organism in or on which a parasite develops to an adult but not sexually mature stage.
intermediate host
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) an animal that acts as host to a parasite that has not yet become sexually mature
intermediate host  (ntr-md-t)
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Noun1.intermediate host - a host that is used by a parasite in the course of its life cycle
host - an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association


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