micropredator
micropredator · micropredators
A very small predator, with some characteristics of a parasite, feeding on blood and…A very small predator, with some characteristics of a parasite, feeding on blood and sometimes other parts of the prey animal's body, but usually sparing the life of the host.
Meaning
1 sensesA very small predator, with some characteristics of a parasite, feeding on blood and sometimes other parts of the prey animal's body, but usually sparing the life of the host.
Origin
From micro- + predator.From micro- + predator.
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Forms
plural: micropredators| Singular | micropredator |
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Word family
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