Meaning Of The Word Parasitoid

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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

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