"micropredator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: micropredators [plural]
Etymology: micro- + predator Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|predator}} micro- + predator Head templates: {{en-noun}} micropredator (plural micropredators)
  1. (biology) 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. Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: micropredatory, parasite
    Sense id: en-micropredator-en-noun-wzwubbri Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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