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Ectosymbiont vs Ectosymbiotic - What's the difference?

ectosymbiont | ectosymbiotic |

As a noun ectosymbiont

is (biology) a partner in a symbiotic relationship that remains on the surface of its host or occupies a body cavity.

As an adjective ectosymbiotic is

of or pertaining to ectosymbiosis or an ectosymbiont.

ectosymbiont

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (biology) A partner in a symbiotic relationship that remains on the surface of its host or occupies a body cavity

    • ectosymbiotic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to ectosymbiosis or an ectosymbiont