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Word of the Day - epizoon
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epizoon
/ˌɛpɪˈzəʊɒn/
noun
Plural epizoa
Zoology
An animal that lives on the body of another animal, especially as a parasite.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from epi- ‘upon’ + Greek zōion ‘animal’.
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The main thing you want to do with an epizoon is to get the epizo OFF! Said another way, 'having ticks can tick you off'.
