hemiparasite

semiparasite

/ (ˌhɛmɪˈpærɪˌsaɪt) /

noun

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

an organism that can live independently or parasitically

Words nearby hemiparasite

hemiola, hemiopia, hemiopic pupillary reaction, hemiparanesthesia, hemiparaplegia, hemiparasite, hemiparesis, hemipelvectomy, hemiplankton, hemiplegia, hemiplegic gait

Derived forms of hemiparasite

hemiparasitic (ˌhɛmɪˌpærəˈsɪtɪk), adjective

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Scientific definitions for hemiparasite

hemiparasite

[ hĕm′ĭ-păr′ə-sīt′ ]

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