“Parasite. noun. par·​a·​site ˈpar-ə-ˌsīt. : an organism living in, with, or on another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host.“

“This short swimming season, mostly due to a shortage of lifeguard and security staff, leaves the pools and their grounds unused for more than two thirds of the year.”