epizoon
/ˌɛpɪˈzoʊɒn/
noun
- An animal that lives on the body of another animal, typically as a parasite.
- A flea is a common epizoon that feeds on the blood of its host.
- Some fish carry an epizoon that cleans parasites off their scales.
- The scientist studied an epizoon attached to the skin of a whale.
Synonyms
Antonyms