semiparasitic

• Qualifie un organisme qui est partiellement parasite, capable de survivre de manière indépendante dans une certaine mesure tout en tirant également des nutriments de son hôte.

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.

   Semiparasite (plante)

   • 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.