epizoon

[US]/ˌɛpɪˈzuːən/
[UK]/ˌɛpɪˈzuːn/

Translation

n.an external parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism
Word Forms
Pluralepizoa

Phrases & Collocations

epizoon host

epizoon interaction

epizoon species

epizoon transmission

epizoon population

epizoon lifecycle

epizoon control

epizoon effects

epizoon diversity

epizoon research

Example Sentences

epizoons can often be found on the skin of larger animals.

many epizoons rely on their hosts for sustenance.

epizoons play a significant role in the ecosystem.

researchers study epizoons to understand host-parasite relationships.

some epizoons can cause harm to their host animals.

identifying epizoons is crucial for wildlife health assessments.

epizoons often exhibit complex life cycles.

some epizoons are known to be highly specialized.

monitoring epizoons can help in disease prevention.

epizoons can affect the behavior of their host organisms.

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