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hemiparasite

/ ˌhɛmɪˌpærəˈsɪtɪk; 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
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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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Derived Forms

  • hemiparasitic, adjective

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