Coelozoic

/ˌsiːloʊˈzoʊɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing organisms or animals that live within or are parasitic in the body cavity (coeloma) of another organism.

Etymology

From 'coelo-' (cavity) + Greek 'zoikos' (relating to animals), a parasitological term.

Kelly Says

Some parasites are coelozoic—they live in the body cavity itself rather than in the blood or organs, which is like renting an apartment in someone's abdomen!

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