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ectoparasite
 

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Noun ectoparasite has 1 sense
  1. ectoparasite, ectozoan, ectozoon, epizoan, epizoon - any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
    --1 is a kind of parasite
    --1 has particulars: flea

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Ectoparasite

Definition

An ectoparasite is a type of parasite that lives on the exterior of its host, usually attaching itself to the skin or hair.

Sample Sentences

  1. The dog had a severe infestation of fleas, which are ectoparasites.
  2. Lice and ticks are common ectoparasites found on humans.
  3. The bird scratched its feathers vigorously, trying to remove the ectoparasites.
  4. The veterinarian prescribed a specialized shampoo to eliminate the ectoparasites on the cat.

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