"exophage" meaning in All languages combined

See exophage on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: exophages [plural]
Etymology: From exo- + phage. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|exo|phage}} exo- + phage Head templates: {{en-noun}} exophage (plural exophages)
  1. (biology) Any parasite that feeds outside of its host Categories (topical): Biology Categories (lifeform): Parasites Related terms: endophage

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