synechthran

synechthran
n. [Gr. syn, together; echtos, hate]
An insect guest that is persecuted by its host, and manages to stay alive by greater speed and agility or the use of defensive mechanisms; an animal engaged in synechthry; see metochy.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • synechthran — sə̇ˈnekthrən noun ( s) Etymology: synechthry + an : an insect (as a beetle) living as an unwelcome guest among other insects (as ants) * * * synechthran, echthry see syn 1 1 …   Useful english dictionary

  • synechthran — syn·ech·thran …   English syllables

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