<biology> An organism which cannot survive or reproduce unless it is on another organism. For example: fleas. ... (19 Jan 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
biotroph, biotrophic, biotrophy 1. A reference to a parasite deriving nutrients from the tissues of a living host. 2. An organism that can live and multiply only on another living organism; such as, parasitic or symbiotic bacteria and fungi, carnivores, herbivores, etc. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2819/30