epizoic

Etymology
From international scientific vocabulary, from New Latin, from =

Adjective

 * 1)  Growing on the surface of an animal host, as:
 * 2)  In a nonparasitic way, using an animal's skin as a microhabitat.
 * 3)  In a parasitic way, as an external parasite.

Usage notes
Do not confuse epizooic or epizoic (epi- + zoo- + -ic) with (epi- + zoo- + -otic).

Related terms

 * epizoism

Translations

 * Italian: