superparasite

American

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

noun

Biology.

hyperparasite.

Other Word Forms

superparasitism

noun
superparasitic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of superparasite

First recorded in 1875–80; super- + parasite

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superparasite

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

From Scientific American ● Jun. 1, 2023

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