superparasitism

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Synonyms: hyperparasitism, superparasitic

Antonyms: hyperparasitism, superparasitic

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Noun

1. 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]].

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