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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...
- different species, involving the removal and subsequent ingestion of ectoparasites, diseased and injured tissue, and unwanted food items from the surface...
- against ectoparasites, as they deter parasites from finding sanctuary on bird body tissue and feathers with the toxin, which suggests ectoparasites to be...
- Sacculina Hirudinea (some leeches) Monogeneans are flatworms, generally ectoparasites on fish. Calydiscoides euzeti Lethacotyle vera Protocotyle euzetmaillardi...
- the beavers' hairs. They are wingless and eyeless, as are many other ectoparasites. Others are kleptoparasites of other invertebrates, such as the small...
- This list of dog diseases is a selection of diseases and other conditions found in the dog. Some of these diseases are unique to dogs or closely related...
- divided into endoparasites, which cause infection inside the body, and ectoparasites, which cause infection superficially within the skin. The cysts and...
- independent molecular analysis trying to establish the dates when bat ectoparasites (bedbugs) evolved came to the conclusion that bedbugs similar to those...
- 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...
- v t e Arthropods and ectoparasite-borne diseases and infestations Insecta Crustacea For ticks and mites, see Template:Tick-borne diseases and infestations...