Parasite

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Parasite
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A parasite was a species which acquired sustenance from a host organism, usually at the host's expense. The Doctor encountered several parasitic life forms in his travels.

Parasitic species

Metaphorical parasites

The term "parasite" was sometimes used to describe persons who exploited others. Vicki called the Animus a parasite. (TV: The Web Planet) Mehendri Solon called the Time Lords "spineless parasites". (TV: The Brain of Morbius) The Fifth Doctor called the Eternals parasites. (TV: Enlightenment) The Eleventh Doctor called the Great Intelligence a parasite. (TV: The Snowmen)