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ECTOPARASITES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word ectoparasites. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word ectoparasites. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ECTOPARASITES

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fleas
nounn
noun

• any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

lice
nounn
noun

• wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals

• a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

• any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants

• wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds

mites
nounn
noun

• a slight but appreciable amount

• any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods

ticks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a metallic tapping sound

• any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals

• a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

• a light mattress

verb

• make a clicking or ticking sound

• make a sound like a clock or a timer

• sew

• put a check mark on or near or next to

ectozoan
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to epizoa

noun

• any external parasitic organism (as fleas)

ectozoon
nounn
noun

• any external parasitic organism (as fleas)

epizoan
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to epizoa

noun

• any external parasitic organism (as fleas)

epizoon
nounn
noun

• any external parasitic organism (as fleas)

Best Hypernyms For ECTOPARASITES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ectoparasites, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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parasite organisms

Alternatives for FLEAS

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