What is another word for parasitic life cycles?
Pronunciation: [pˌaɹəsˈɪtɪk lˈa͡ɪf sˈa͡ɪkə͡lz] (IPA) 
A parasitic life cycle is a term used to describe the life cycle of organisms that rely on other living organisms for survival. There are several synonyms for the term "parasitic life cycle," including "endoparasitic life cycle," "ectoparasitic life cycle," "entoparasitic life cycle," and "xenobiotic life cycle."
An endoparasitic life cycle describes a parasite that lives inside its host, while an ectoparasitic life cycle refers to a parasite that lives outside its host. An entoparasitic life cycle refers to parasites that live within the tissues or organs of their host, while xenobiotic life cycle refers to a life cycle that involves the use of foreign substances to survive. These synonyms are useful in accurately describing the specific types of parasitic life cycles that exist in the natural world.
