superparasitism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From super- + parasitism.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A form of parasitism in which the host (typically an insect larva such as a caterpillar) is attacked more than once by a single species of parasitoid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| superparasitisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |