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epizoon

noun — 2 senses

epizoon

noun

Etymology From epi- + -zoon.

› A microorganism (such as a yeast-type fungus…

1

Biology, Natural sciences Usually In a nonparasitic way, using an animal's skin as a microhabitat.

2

Biology, Natural sciences Uncommon In a parasitic way, as an external parasite.

Related terms
epizoic, epizooic
Hypernyms
epibiont
Coordinate terms
epiphyte

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