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ectoparasite
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ec·to·par·a·site  (kt-pr-st)
n.
A parasite, such as a flea, that lives on the exterior of another organism.
ecto·para·sitic (-stk) adj.
ecto·para·sit·ism n.
ectoparasite [ˌɛktəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a parasite, such as the flea, that lives on the outer surface of its host Also called exoparasite
ectoparasitic  [ˌɛktəʊˌpærəˈsɪtɪk] adj
ectoparasite  (kt-pr-st)
See under parasite.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ectoparasite - any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
ectozoan, ectozoon, epizoan, epizoon
parasite - an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
flea - any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap


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