noun
- parasites that live inside the body of their host organism
Usage: biology; plural form
Examples
- Tapeworms are common endoparasites found in the intestines of mammals.
- The veterinarian tested the dog for endoparasites during the annual checkup.
- Many endoparasites have complex life cycles involving multiple host species.
- Roundworms and hookworms are examples of endoparasites that affect humans.
- The research focused on how endoparasites adapt to their host’s immune system.
- Proper hygiene helps prevent infection by endoparasites.