Definitions

1. noun

relating to or being organisms that live inside other organisms (especially in the gut of insects, animals, or man) and obtain their nourishment from them

“The endozoic bacteria found in the insect’s gut have a unique relationship with their host.”

2. adjective

relating to or being organisms that live inside other organisms (especially in the gut of insects, animals, or man) and obtain their nourishment from them

“The endozoic community in the insect’s gut plays a crucial role in its digestion.”