hyperparasites
/ˌhaɪpərˈpɛrəsaɪts/
noun
- Plural form of hyperparasite; organisms that live on or inside other parasites.
- Gardeners sometimes introduce hyperparasites to protect their plants from harmful insects.
- Hyperparasites can help keep parasite populations under control in an ecosystem.
- The study focused on hyperparasites that attack parasitic fungi.