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Ticks & fleas

Ross

I believe the answer is:

parasites

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

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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