hemiparasite

semiparasite

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

Derived Formshemiparasitic (ˌhɛmɪˌpærəˈsɪtɪk), adjective

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hemiparasite in Science

hemiparasite

[hĕm′ĭ-păr′ə-sīt′]

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