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Epizoan

Definition:

An epizoan refers to an organism that lives as a parasite on the external surface of another animal.

Examples:

Noun:

• The tick is an example of an epizoan that feeds on the blood of mammals.
• Some species of lice act as epizoans by infesting the feathers of birds.

Adjective:

• The scientist examined the epizoan infestation on the deer's skin.
• She studied the epizoan parasites found on the fish in the river.

Verb:

• The bird tried to remove the epizoan by preening its feathers.
• He carefully removed the epizoans from his pet's fur.

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