noun
- Plural of ectozoon; external parasites that live on the skin or outer surface of an animal host.
Usage: technical/biological; plural form; singular is ectozoon
Examples
- The veterinarian identified several ectozoa infesting the dog's fur.
- Fleas and lice are common ectozoa found on mammals.
- Ectozoa differ from internal parasites in their location on the host.
- The farmer treated the cattle for ectozoa using a medicated dip.
- Microscopic examination revealed multiple ectozoa on the bird's feathers.