Organisms that live off other organisms (9)

I believe the answer is:

parasites

(Other definitions for parasites that I've seen before include "unwelcome guests" , "Passengers" , "They live off other organisms" , "they need indulgent hosts" , "Hangers-on" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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