What does ectophagous mean?
Ectophagous means (biology, of a parasite) That feeds on the external surface of its host.
Ectophagous
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(biology, of a parasite) That feeds on the external surface of its host.
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Synonyms for ectophagous
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What is a synonym for ectophagous?
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What is the opposite of ectophagous?
Possible antonyms include endophagous.
How do you use ectophagous in a sentence?
Use ectophagous where its definition matches the intended context.
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