ectozoan
/ˌɛktoʊˈzoʊən/
noun
- A parasite that lives on the outside of its host's body.
- Fleas are common ectozoans that feed on the blood of mammals.
- The vet found an ectozoan on the dog's skin and treated it with a special shampoo.
- Some ectozoans, like lice, can spread quickly among schoolchildren.
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adjective
- Relating to or being a parasite that lives on the outside of a host.
- The ectozoan tick attached itself to the hiker's leg.
- The bird's feathers were infested with ectozoan mites.
- Ectozoan infections are often easier to treat than internal ones.