superparasite

American

[soo-per-par-uh-sahyt] / ˌsu pərˈpær əˌsaɪt /

noun

Biology.

hyperparasite.

Other Word Forms

superparasitic adjective
superparasitism noun

Etymology

Origin of superparasite

First recorded in 1875–80; super- + parasite

Example Sentences

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

From Scientific American

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