epizoic

Definitions


[ˌɛpɪˈzəʊɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a plant or animal) growing or living non-parasitically on the exterior of a living animal


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from epi- ‘upon’ + Greek zōion ‘animal’ + -ic




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