hemiparasite

British

/ ˌhɛmɪˌpærəˈsɪtɪk, 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

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hemiparasite Scientific

/ hĕm′ĭ-păr′ə-sīt′ /

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

Other Word Forms

hemiparasitic

adjective

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