Synonyms of the word

epizoan

• n. Alternative form of epizoon.

ectoparasite

• n. A parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism; such as the demodex mite which lives in human…

ectozoon

• n. (zoology) An epizoon.

epizoon

• n. (ecology) An external animal parasite.

parasite

• n. (pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.
• n. (biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism, deriving benefit from living on or in that…
• n. (literary, poetic) A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc.