Chalcidoid

Example:Scientists collected many chalcidoid wasps from various ecosystems to study their parasitic relationship with other insects.

Definition:A diverse group of parasitic wasps belonging to the superfamily Chalcidoidea, known for their minute size and specialized behavior.

Example:Researchers observed the parasitic behavior of chalcidoids, where they lay eggs inside the host insect to feed on its resources.

Definition:Behavior exhibited by organisms such as chalcidoids, whereby they live at the expense of another organism (their host).

Example:The chalcidoid wasp was host-specific, meaning it only parasitized one particular species of beetle.

Definition:A characteristic of chalcidoids that refers to their specialized adaptation to specific hosts, ensuring their survival and the success of their parasitic strategy.

Example:The study found that the metapopulation dynamics of chalcidoids play a crucial role in their survival and adaptation to changing environments.

Definition:A group of chalcidoid populations spread across different habitat patches, which the wasps use as their range for parasitism.