biparasitic

/baɪpærəˈsɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or resulting from two parasite species that are dependent on each other for survival.

“The study revealed that the unique relationship between the two parasite species is an example of biparasitic behavior.”

2. noun

A relationship between two parasite species that are dependent on each other for survival.

“The researchers discovered a remarkable example of biparasitic symbiosis in the ocean’s ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic
  • symbiotic

Antonyms

  • autotrophic
  • mutualistic