hemiparasite

semiparasite

/ (ˌhɛmɪˈpærɪˌsaɪt) /

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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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Derived forms of hemiparasite

hemiparasitic (ˌhɛmɪˌpærəˈsɪtɪk), adjective

Words nearby hemiparasite

Hemingway, Hemingway, Ernest, Hemingwayesque, hemiola, hemiopia, hemiparasite, hemiparesis, hemiplankton, hemiplegia, hemipode, Hemiptera

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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.