ditokous

/dɪˈtoʊkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic wasp, particularly in the genus Trichogramma

“The entomologist studied the ditokous to understand its role in controlling pest populations.”

2. adjective

Parasitic in the egg stage, particularly in reference to wasps

“Ditokous wasps are often used as biological control agents.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic
  • parasitical

Antonyms

  • free-living
  • non-parasitic