Epizoan (Noun)
Meaning
Any external parasitic organism (as fleas).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The epizoan attached itself to the host's skin and began to feed on its blood.
- Fleas are a common epizoan found on dogs and cats, causing discomfort and disease.
- The epizoan was identified as a species of tick that was known to transmit diseases to humans.
- The fish was infested with a variety of epizoans, including lice and copepods.
- The epizoan was removed from the host's body and examined under a microscope to determine its species.