Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Host-parasitoid interactions refer to the relationships between two species, where one species (the host) is parasitized by another species (the parasitoid). Parasitoids are organisms that lay their eggs inside or on the body of a host species, eventually killing the host as the parasitoid larvae develop and emerge. These interactions can have significant impacts on population dynamics, community structure, and ecosystem functioning. Researchers in this field study the behavior, ecology, evolutionary dynamics, and management of host-parasitoid interactions to better understand the complexities of these relationships and their effects on natural and agricultural systems.