argasid

/ɑrˈɡɑːsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic wasp, specifically a genus of hymenopterans that are ectoparasites of insects.

“The scientist studied the behavior of argasid ticks and their parasitic wasp predators in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • ectoparasite
  • parasitic wasp

Antonyms

  • endoparasite
  • hymenopteran