encyrtiform

English

Adjective

encyrtiform (comparative more encyrtiform, superlative most encyrtiform)

1. Of a shape pertaining to encyrtid parastic wasps, specifically their eggs.
   • 2015-18, UNIFAS Featured Creatures, Theresa Chormanski and Ronald D. Cave, University of Florida, Florida

     The egg is stalked with a heavy rib running down the side and through the stalk; this appearance is referred to as encyrtiform type and is common in the Encyrtidae.