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词汇 endoparasite
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Definition of endoparasite in English:

endoparasite

nounˌɛndəʊˈparəsʌɪtˌendōˈperəsīt
Biology
  • A parasite, such as a tapeworm, that lives inside its host.

    〔生〕体内寄生虫,内寄生物。比较ECTOPARASITE

    Compare with ectoparasite
    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, they are endoparasites, spending most of their lives inside the roots.
    • In contrast, they found infrequent infestations of endoparasites and attributed this to the whales' long period of fasting each year.
    • All of the 5000 or so known species of tapeworms are endoparasites.
    • She confirmed that endoparasites and ectoparasites also attack and reduce sheep production.

Derivatives

  • endoparasitic

  • adjective
    Biology
    • It embraces some 300 described members which are exclusively endoparasitic to insects and other organisms.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • An endoparasitic worm is transferred from a mosquito to its host when bitten.
      • Another factor inhibiting the finch is a high level of infection by an endoparasitic mite which affects its respiratory system.
      • The only indication of endoparasitic infection in the present study was the eggs of an unknown species recovered from the intestinal tract.

Definition of endoparasite in US English:

endoparasite

nounˌendōˈperəsīt
Biology
  • A parasite, such as a tapeworm, that lives inside its host.

    〔生〕体内寄生虫,内寄生物。比较ECTOPARASITE

    Compare with ectoparasite
    Example sentencesExamples
    • All of the 5000 or so known species of tapeworms are endoparasites.
    • In contrast, they found infrequent infestations of endoparasites and attributed this to the whales' long period of fasting each year.
    • However, they are endoparasites, spending most of their lives inside the roots.
    • She confirmed that endoparasites and ectoparasites also attack and reduce sheep production.
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