epizoarian
/ɛpɪzoʊˈɛəriən/Definitions
1. adjective
relating to or denoting a parasitic fungus that grows on the surface of its host
“The epizoarian fungus was found to be causing severe skin irritation in the infected animal.”
2. noun
a parasitic fungus that grows on the surface of its host
“The veterinarian identified the epizoarian fungus as the cause of the animal’s illness.”