Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A hyperparasitic insect, or one which exhibits hyperparasitism.
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- noun entomology An
insect thatparasitizes anotherparasitic insect. - noun biology Any
parasite whosehost is a parasite.
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A possible hyperparasite of sugarcane rust: Cladosporium uredinicola Speg
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Wordplayer commented on the word hyperparasite
Parasite-ception!
January 7, 2012