semiparasitic

• Se aplica a un organismo que es parcialmente parásito, capaz de cierta supervivencia independiente pero que también obtiene nutrientes de un hospedador.

Describing an organism that is partially parasitic, capable of some independent survival but also deriving nutrients from a host.

1. Partially parasiticC2formalscientific

   Describing an organism, especially a plant, that can photosynthesize but also derives some nutrients from a host plant.

   semiparasitario

   • Mistletoe is a well-known semiparasitic plant that grows on trees.
   • Semiparasitic species often have specialized roots called haustoria.
   • The ecologist studied the relationship between the semiparasitic vine and its host.