PARASITOID
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Parasitoid.
Parasitoid - as a noun
Any organism that is parasitic during part of its life cycle, especially one that eventually kills its host.
Example Sentences
"A parasitoid is an organism that spends a significant portion of its life cycle attached to or within a single host organism."
"The wasp is a common example of a parasitoid."
"Some parasitoids are used as biological control agents in agriculture."
"The parasitoid larvae slowly consume the tissues of the host insect."
"Female parasitoids lay their eggs inside or on the bodies of other organisms."
Word Game Points
Is PARASITOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parasitoid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARASITOID has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PARASITOID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parasitoid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARASITOID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PARASITOID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parasitoid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARASITOID has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
