Meaning Of The Word Parasitoid

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Parasitoid? Find Parasitoid meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Parasitoid Meaning

Parasitoid Definition
Parasitoid Definition

What's The Definition Of Parasitoid?

parasitoid in American English
a parasite that ultimately destroys its host, as any of various wasp larvae which feed progressively on the tissues of an immature stage of a host species
adjective: of or pertaining to a parasite, esp. one practicing parasitoidism
noun: an organism that practices parasitoidism

parasitoid in British English
noun: an animal, esp an insect, that is parasitic during the larval stage of its life cycle but becomes free-living when adult

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Musicology ‐ the systematized study of the science, history…
  • Glans ‐ the head, or end, of the penis; noun: any small…
  • Nonpolice ‐ adjective: not related to…
  • Stellarator ‐ a device shaped like the figure 8 used to investigate…
  • Dispersoid ‐ a colloidal system, as an emulsion, in which the…
  • SFC ‐ abbreviation: Sergeant…
  • Aposiopeses ‐ noun: the device of suddenly breaking off in the…
  • Dining kitchen ‐ noun: a room where meals are eaten…
  • Ship's boat ‐ noun: a boat for communication between ship and…
  • Amygdale ‐ noun: a vesicle in a volcanic rock, formed from…