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heteroecious

adjective
het·​er·​oe·​cious | \ ËŒhe-tÉ™-ˈrÄ“-shÉ™s How to pronounce heteroecious (audio) \

Definition of heteroecious

: passing through the different stages in the life cycle on alternate and often unrelated hosts heteroecious aphids

Other Words from heteroecious

heteroecism \ ËŒhe-​tÉ™-​ˈrÄ“-​ËŒsi-​zÉ™m How to pronounce heteroecism (audio) \ noun

First Known Use of heteroecious

1882, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for heteroecious

heter- + Greek oikia house — more at vicinity

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heteroecious

adjective
het·​er·​oe·​cious | \ ËŒhet-É™-ˈrÄ“-shÉ™s How to pronounce heteroecious (audio) \

Medical Definition of heteroecious

: passing through the different stages in the life cycle on alternate and often unrelated hosts heteroecious insects

Other Words from heteroecious

heteroecism \ -​ˈrÄ“-​ËŒsiz-​É™m How to pronounce heteroecism (audio) \ noun