+An **ectoparasite** is an organism that lives on the exterior of its host, deriving nourishment. These external guests, like [Ticks](/wiki/tick) or [Lice](/wiki/louse), cling to skin, feathers, or fur. They often feed on blood or tissue, sometimes acting as vectors for disease.
+## See also
+- [Parasitism](/wiki/parasitism)
+- [Host](/wiki/host)
+- [Endoparasite](/wiki/endoparasite)
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