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hyperparasite |
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hyperparasite /hy·per·par·a·site/ (-par´ah-sīt) a parasite that preys on a parasite.hyperparasit´ic hyperparasite a parasite that preys on a parasite. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When a normal parasite invades one of these hyperparasites and attempts to reproduce using the host's copy procedure, the hyperparasite substitutes its own code for the unsuspecting organism to copy throughout its life. |
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