Technically that makes them parasitoids which have the intent to kill the host. Most parasites don't want to do that depending on which host they are in since it also keeps them alive.
Plenty out there that swap between the roles until hitting the definite host, however.
They really are just parasites.
Technically that makes them parasitoids which have the intent to kill the host. Most parasites don't want to do that depending on which host they are in since it also keeps them alive.
Plenty out there that swap between the roles until hitting the definite host, however.