Hemiparasite
Translation of "hemiparasite" into Russian
hemiparasite
NounUK
/ˌhɛmɪˈpærəsaɪt/
US
/ˌhɛmɪˈpɛrəsaɪt/
hemiparasite
hemiparasites pl
The mistletoe is a well-known hemiparasite that grows on trees.
Омела - это известный полупаразит, который растет на деревьях.
Definitions
hemiparasite
NounUK
/ˌhɛmɪˈpærəsaɪt/
US
/ˌhɛmɪˈpɛrəsaɪt/
A plant that obtains some of its nutrients from another living plant while also performing photosynthesis.
The mistletoe is a well-known hemiparasite that attaches to tree branches to extract water and nutrients.
hemiparasite
AdjectiveUK
/ˌhɛmɪˈpærəsaɪt/
US
/ˌhɛmɪˈpɛrəsaɪt/
Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from a hemiparasitic plant.
Hemiparasite species can alter nutrient dynamics within their host communities.