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ectoparasitic

/ˌɛk.təʊ.pəˈræ.zɪ.tɪk/

/ˌɛk.toʊ.pəˈræ.zɪ.tɪk/

Translations

ectoparasiticadjective

more ectoparasitic

Comp.

most ectoparasitic

Super.

/ˌɛk.təʊ.pəˈræ.zɪ.tɪk/

/ˌɛk.toʊ.pəˈræ.zɪ.tɪk/

The ectoparasitic relationship between the tick and the deer is well-studied.

Эктопаразитические отношения между клещом и оленем хорошо изучены.

Synonyms

external parasitic

surface-dwelling parasitic

ectoparasiticadjective

Relating to or characteristic of an organism that lives on the surface of a host organism and derives nutrients at the host's expense.

The ectoparasitic nature of lice makes them a common problem in crowded living conditions.