hyperparasite

English

/ˌhaɪpəˈpæɹəsaɪt/, /ˌhaɪpɚˈpæɹəsaɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (biology) Any parasite whose host is a parasite.
  • (entomology) An insect that parasitizes another parasitic insect.

Etymology

Prefix from English parasite.

Origin

English

parasite

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