superparasite

[ soo-per-par-uh-sahyt ]

noun

, Biology.

1. hyperparasite.

Other Words From

• su·per·par·a·sit·ic [soo-per-par-, uh, -, sit, -ik], adjective
• super·para·sitism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superparasite¹

First recorded in 1875–80; super- + parasite

Example Sentences

Science journalist Bradley van Paridon describes how the superparasite evolved and traveled through greyhound racetracks, rescue dogs and dog parks.

From Scientific American