ectozoon (Meaning)
Wordnet
ectozoon (n)
any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
Webster
ectozoon (n.)
See Epizoon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ectozoon
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
ectozoon Sentence Examples
- This ectozoon is a tiny parasite that lives on the surface of a larger animal, such as a human or a bird.
- Ticks are an example of an ectozoon that can infest humans.
- Fleas are another example of an ectozoon that commonly infests animals.
- Lice are a common ectozoon that affects humans and animals.
- Mites are a small type of ectozoon that can attach to a host animal and feed on its blood.
- Barnacles, which attach to rocks and other hard surfaces in the ocean, are an example of an ectozoon.
- Remoras are marine fish that act as ectoparasites, attaching themselves to sharks or rays.
- Sea stars are carnivorous echinoderms that act as ectoparasites, attaching themselves to other marine animals.
- Tapeworms are internal parasites, while their larval stage can be considered ectozoon as they live on the surface of the host.
- Some species of fungi can live as ectozoon on various animals, including humans, causing skin infections.
FAQs About the word ectozoon
any external parasitic organism (as fleas)See Epizoon.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
This ectozoon is a tiny parasite that lives on the surface of a larger animal, such as a human or a bird.
Ticks are an example of an ectozoon that can infest humans.
Fleas are another example of an ectozoon that commonly infests animals.
Lice are a common ectozoon that affects humans and animals.
