epizootically

epizootically
a) In the manner of an epizootic; in a way that affects a particular species or range of species.

A number of algal species live epizootically on the branchiopod crustaceans found in temporary ponds.

b) Regarding epizootics; in the context of the study of epizootics.

Epizootically, it is known that natural foci of rabies exist in wild carnivores, and jackals, wolves and mongooses play a significant role in the transmission cycle of the disease.


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  • epizootically — ep·i·zo·ot·i·cal·ly …   English syllables

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  • epizootic — 1. noun /ɛpɪ.zəˈwɒtɪk,ɛpɪ.zoʊˈɒtɪk,ɛpɪˈzuːdɪk/ a) An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a population of non human animals at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period. Compare epidemic. At the same time as an epidemic of… …   Wiktionary

  • epizootic — /ɛpizoʊˈɒtɪk/ (say epeezoh otik) adjective 1. (of diseases) prevalent temporarily among animals. –noun 2. an epizootic disease. {epi + zo(o) + otic. Compare French épizootique} –epizootically, adverb …  

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