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epizoa Definition


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epizoon
noun
    epizoa
    1. zool.
      An animal that lives on the surface of another animal, either parasitically or commensally.
Derivative: epizoan
adj, noun
    Derivative: epizoic
      Living on an animal.
      Having seeds dispersed by animals.
    Etymology: 19c: from Greek zoion animal.



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