genus arceuthobium Antonyms
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Meaning of genus arceuthobium
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genus arceuthobium (n)
genus of chiefly American plants parasitic on conifers
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genus of chiefly American plants parasitic on conifers
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Arceuthobium, a parasitic genus of plants, afflicts conifers worldwide.
The genus Arceuthobium includes over 30 species, each with its own unique host preferences.
Arceuthobium species produce specialized structures called haustoria that penetrate host tissues and steal nutrients.
The presence of Arceuthobium can significantly weaken and distort host trees, reducing their growth and reproductive capacity.
