What term describes parasites that can survive without a host under certain conditions?

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11 May 2018
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A facultative parasite is one that does not always require a host to complete its life cycle and can live independently when necessary. In contrast, obligate or strict parasites must rely on a host, and endoparasites specifically live inside the host's body.

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