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epizoon

Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈzəʊɒn/

Definition of epizoon

noun (plural epizoa /-ˈzəʊə/)

Zoology
  • an animal that lives on the body of another animal, especially as a parasite.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from epi- 'upon' + Greek zōion 'animal'

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