superparasitism

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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.

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Meanings

nounsuperparasitism (usually uncountable, plural superparasitisms)

plural superparasitisms

  1. uncountableusuallyA 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.

Origin

From super- + parasitism.

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APA

superparasitism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superparasitism

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“superparasitism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superparasitism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “superparasitism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superparasitism.

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