superparasite

noun — 2 senses

superparasite

noun

Etymology From super- + parasite.

1

Biology, Natural sciences Any species that parasitizes another in very large numbers.

2

Biology, Natural sciences Synonym of hyperparasite.

Related terms
superparasitism, superparasitic, multiparasite

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