hyperparasite

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[¦hī·pər′par·ə‚sīt]

(ecology)

An organism that is parasitic on other parasites.

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falcatum), all hyperparasitic plants with triseriate inflorescences.

A new species of Alloxysta hyperparasitic on aphids associated with South American Nothofagus forest.

Genetically improved antagonistic hyperparasitic microorganisms tend to increase their effectiveness as biological contol agents.

Atlantic coast surf clam, Spisula solidissima, and clam products for anisakine nematodes and hyperparasitic protozoa.