superparasite

[soo-per-par-uh-sahyt]

noun

Biology.

1. hyperparasite.

Other Word Forms

• superparasitic adjective
• superparasitism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superparasite¹

First recorded in 1875–80; super- + parasite

Example Sentences

Science journalist Bradley van Paridon describes how the superparasite evolved and traveled through greyhound racetracks, rescue dogs and dog parks.

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