epizoic

[ ep-uh-zoh-ik ]

adjectiveBiology.
  1. externally parasitic.

Origin of epizoic

1
First recorded in 1855–60; epizo(on) + -ic

Other words from epizoic

  • ep·i·zo·ism, noun

Words Nearby epizoic

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British Dictionary definitions for epizoic

epizoic

/ (ˌɛpɪˈzəʊɪk) /


adjective
  1. (of an animal or plant) growing or living on the exterior of a living animal

  2. (of plants) having seeds or fruit dispersed by animals

Derived forms of epizoic

  • epizoism, noun

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Scientific definitions for epizoic

epizoic

[ ĕp′ĭ-zōĭk ]


  1. Living or growing on the external surface of an animal.

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