myxopodous
/ˌmɪksəˈpoʊdəs/Definitions
1. adjective
Having a myxopod as a parasite.
“The myxopodous species in the region were found to be resistant to treatment.”
2. noun
A myxopod, especially one that serves as a parasite.
“The researcher studied the behavior of myxopodous organisms in their natural habitat.”