ectoparasite

Noun

Meaning

Any parasite which lives on the exterior of animals; -- opposed to endoparasite.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ectozoon epizoon ectozoan epizoan disease aquatic contagious ectodermal pediculosis endoparasite ectomorph louse fly ectoblast aquaculture sheep ked

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Hypernyms

parasite

Hyponyms

mosquito flea

Examples

Beetles and flies dominate Heard Island's known insect fauna, which comprises up to 21 species of ectoparasite (associated with birds and seals) and up to 13 free-living species. Source: Internet

When our ancestors adopted group-dwelling social arrangements roughly 1.8 mya, ectoparasite loads increased dramatically. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ectonucleotide ectooecial ectooecium ectoparasitic ectoparasitically ectoparasiticidal