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ectoparasitic

/ɛktəʊpærəsɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does ectoparasitic mean?

adjective

Relating to or caused by parasites that live on the outside of their hosts.

Example

"The ectoparasitic mites infested the animal's fur, causing intense itching."

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