What is another word for parasitoid?
Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəsˌɪtɔ͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Parasitoids are a unique group of insects that deposit their eggs in or on the bodies of other insects, eventually killing them. Some synonyms for the word "parasitoid" include parasitic wasp, parasitiform, parasitic fly, and parasitic beetle. Other synonyms include endoparasitoid, which refers to an insect that lays its eggs inside its host, and ectoparasitoid, which lays its eggs on the outside of its host's body. These terms all describe similar species that have evolved unique adaptations for hunting and killing other insects. Studying parasitoids and their interactions with their hosts is an important area of research for understanding and controlling insect populations.
