ectocommensal

ec·to·com·men·sal

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Definitions of ectocommensal word

adjective ectocommensal Biology. (of an organism) living in a commensal relationship on the exterior of another organism. 1
noun ectocommensal an ectocommensal organism. 1
noun ectocommensal A commensal organism that lives on the surface of another organism. 1
noun ectocommensal a commensal living on the outer surface of the host organism 0

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; ecto- + commensal

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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