epizoon

Noun

An animal that lives on the exterior of another animal, especially as a parasite.

ریشه

Derived from the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon' and 'zoon' meaning 'animal'.

مثال

• The whale was infested with several epizoon.
• Epizoon can cause harm to their host animals.
• The epizoon attached itself to the turtle's shell.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Epizoon infestation Epizoon attachment Epizoon study