superparasitism
superparasitism noun: 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.
Noun
superparasitism (usually uncountable, plural superparasitisms)
- 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.
superparasitism meaning in Tamil
superparasitism in Tamil
- ஒட்டுண்ணியொட்டி வாழ்க்கை
Forms of superparasitism
| plural | superparasitisms |
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Origin of superparasitism
From super- + parasitism.
Questions about superparasitism
- What does superparasitism mean?
- Superparasitism means 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.
- What is superparasitism in Tamil?
- Superparasitism in Tamil is ஒட்டுண்ணியொட்டி வாழ்க்கை. See Superparasitism meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is superparasitism?
- Superparasitism is a noun.
- What is the plural of superparasitism?
- The plural of superparasitism is superparasitisms.
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