ectozoon
/ˌɛktoʊˈzoʊɒn/
noun
- A parasite that lives on the outer surface of a host animal; same as ectozoan.
- The ectozoon caused the cat to scratch constantly.
- Researchers discovered a new ectozoon on deep-sea fish.
- An ectozoon like a tick can transmit diseases to its host.
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