Parasiteroch
Parasiteroch is a term used in the field of parasitology to describe a type of parasite that relies on another organism for its own reproduction. Unlike obligate parasites, which cannot survive or reproduce without a host, parasiterochs can reproduce independently but choose to do so within a host organism. This behavior is often observed in certain species of insects, particularly those in the order Hemiptera, such as aphids and whiteflies.
The term "parasiteroch" was coined by the German entomologist Karl Jordan in 1892. The suffix "-roch" is
The reproductive behavior of parasiterochs is influenced by a variety of factors, including the availability of
Parasiterochs play significant roles in ecological systems, serving as both predators and prey. As predators, they