micropredator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

micropredator micropredators

Etymology

From micro- + predator.

Related words

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