hyperparasitism
1hyperparasitism — noun see hyperparasite …
2hyperparasitism — A condition in which a secondary parasite develops within a previously existing parasite. SYN: biparasitism. * * * hy·per·par·a·sit·ism (hi″pər parґə si″tiz əm) infestation with a hyperparasite …
3hyperparasitism — n. superparasitism, state in which one parasite lives in the body of another parasite (Biology) …
4hyperparasitism — hy·per·parasitism …
5hyperparasitism — “+ noun Etymology: hyper + parasitism 1. : the quality or state of being hyperparasitic 2. : parasitism involving excessive numbers of parasites …
6Entomophagous parasite — Entomophagous parasites (coined from Greek entomon insect and Gk. phagos eater of ) are insects that are parasitic on other insects. Explanation Nearly all insects are attacked by one or more insect parasites. This parasitic mode of life is in… …
7parasitism — /par euh suy tiz euhm, si /, n. 1. Biol. a relation between organisms in which one lives as a parasite on another. 2. a parasitic mode of life or existence. 3. Pathol. a diseased condition due to parasites. 4. (in some totalitarian countries) a.… …
8Ornithodoros erraticus — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum …
9hyperparasite — noun Date: 1833 a parasite that is parasitic upon another parasite • hyperparasitic adjective • hyperparasitism noun …
10Parasitism — This article is about relationship between organisms. For other uses, see Parasite (disambiguation). Brood parasitism is a form of parasitism Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship between organisms of different species where one organism …
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