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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ectoparasite

/ɛktəˈpærəsaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does ectoparasite mean?

noun

An organism that lives on the surface of another organism, typically feeding on its tissues or fluids.

Example

"The ticks that infested the deer were ectoparasites that fed on its blood."

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