hemiparasite

semiparasite

/ (ˌhɛmɪˈpærɪˌsaɪt) /


noun
  1. a parasitic plant, such as mistletoe, that carries out photosynthesis but also obtains food from its host

  2. an organism that can live independently or parasitically

Derived forms of hemiparasite

  • hemiparasitic (ˌhɛmɪˌpærəˈsɪtɪk), adjective

Words Nearby hemiparasite

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Scientific definitions for hemiparasite

hemiparasite

[ hĕm′ĭ-părə-sīt′ ]


  1. A plant, such as mistletoe, that obtains some nourishment from its host but also carries on photosynthesis.

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