Endozoic (Adjective)
Meaning
Living within a living animal usually as a parasite; "entozoic worms".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The endozoic parasites found in the infected animal caused severe health issues for its host.
- Some species of endozoic tapeworms can grow to significant lengths and survive for extended periods.
- Entozoic is an outdated term and is now often replaced with endozoic when referring to organisms living inside a living host.
- Researchers have discovered that endozoic organisms such as protozoa often exhibit complex life cycles.
- This particular type of endozoic parasite often migrates through the host's body before reaching its final destination.