Epizoic
[ep-uh-zoh-ik] /ˌɛp əˈzoʊ ɪk/
adjective, Biology.
1.
externally parasitic.
/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
epizoic ep·i·zo·ic (ěp’ĭ-zō’ĭk)
adj.
Living or growing on the external surface of an animal.
epizoic
(ěp’ĭ-zō’ĭk)
Living or growing on the external surface of an animal.
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