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heteroecious

/ˌhɛtəˈriːəʊˌsɪəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does heteroecious mean?

adjective

Having two or more distinct generations in its life cycle, typically involving two different hosts, one for the egg stage and another for the larval or adult stage.

Example

"The heteroecious life cycle of the parasite is complex and involves multiple hosts."

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