Hyperparasitism

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperparasitism#Hyperparasitism)

In hyperparasitism, a parasite is itself attacked by another parasite. Species of the chalcid Perilampus are often parasitic on the ichneumonoid genera Microgaster and Apanteles, which are parasites of caterpillars of Lepidoptera. The hyperparasites are usually far less restricted in their selection of host than the parasites. (Wikipedia)

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31-May-2013

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