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Definition of Ectoparasites

Ectoparasite
Ectoparasite Ec`to*par"a*site, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any parasite which lives on the exterior of animals; -- opposed to endoparasite. -- Ec`to*par`a*sit"ic, a.

Meaning of Ectoparasites from wikipedia

- insects such as scale insects, aphids, and caterpillars closely resemble ectoparasites, attacking much larger plants; they serve as vectors of bacteria, fungi...
- v t e Arthropods and ectoparasite-borne diseases and infestations Insecta Crustacea For ticks and mites, see Template:Tick-borne diseases and infestations...
- (helminthiasis), and ectoparasites. Protozoa and helminths are usually endoparasites (usually living inside the body of the host), while ectoparasites usually live...
- divided into endoparasites, which cause infection inside the body, and ectoparasites, which cause infection superficially within the skin. The cysts and...
- The main examples of non-predatory Reduviidae are some blood-sucking ectoparasites in the subfamily Triatominae, with a few species from South America...
- Sacculina Hirudinea (some leeches) Monogeneans are flatworms, generally ectoparasites on fish. Calydiscoides euzeti Lethacotyle vera Protocotyle euzetmaillardi...
- of getting rid of ectoparasites on their bodies. In return, Elacatinus species obtain their primary source of food, ectoparasites. Currently, 24 recognized...
- liquified contents of the prey. A few hemipterans are haematophagic ectoparasites), feeding on the blood of larger animals. These include bedbugs and...
- common and is mostly seen in robins and ravens. Anting to get rid of ectoparasites is one hypothesis for anting in songbirds. This hypothesis suggests...
- against ectoparasites, as they deter parasites from finding sanctuary on bird body tissue and feathers with the toxin, which suggests ectoparasites to be...