Parasite (parasitic)

  • Title

    Parasite (parasitic)

  • Definition

    An organism that obtains its nutrition entirely (e.g., Helosis cayennensis) or partly (e.g., Loranthaceae) from other plants.

  • Related Terms

    Hemiparasite

    Holoparasite

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