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haustorium

/hɔːˈstɔː.ri.əm/

Traducción: Estructura especializada similar a una raíz que presentan las plantas parásitas, la cual penetra en los tejidos de la planta hospedadora para absorber agua y nutrientes.

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noun

/hɔːˈstɔː.ri.əm/C2formalscientific
  • esEstructura especializada similar a una raíz que presentan las plantas parásitas, la cual penetra en los tejidos de la planta hospedadora para absorber agua y nutrientes.

A specialized root-like structure in parasitic plants that penetrates the host plant's tissues to absorb water and nutrients.

  1. Parasitic plant structureC2formalscientific

    A specialized organ in parasitic plants that penetrates the host plant's tissue to absorb water and nutrients.

    eshaustorio

    • The mistletoe uses its haustorium to draw nutrients from the host tree.
    • Parasitic plants develop a haustorium that connects to the host's vascular system.
    • The haustorium allows the dodder plant to survive by feeding on its host.
Formas
  • haustoria plural form
  • haustoria's possessive plural form
  • haustorium's possessive singular form