haustorium (Meaning)
haustorium (n)
a root-like attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the host
haustorium (n.)
One of the suckerlike rootlets of such plants as the dodder and ivy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of haustorium
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haustorium Sentence Examples
- The mistletoe's haustorium penetrates the host tree's bark, allowing it to absorb nutrients.
- The parasitic plant's haustorium attached itself to the root of the host, siphoning off its sugars.
- The haustorium of the dodder plant entwined tightly around the host stem, enabling it to gain access to key resources.
- The fungus's haustorium extended into the root cells, providing the fungus with essential nutrients.
- The haustorium of the orchid formed a symbiotic bond with the tree's roots, exchanging nutrients and water.
- The parasitic wasp's haustorium injected venom into its host's body, disabling it.
- The vampire bat's haustorium is a specialized mouthpart that allows it to pierce the skin and extract blood.
- The haustorium of the mistletoe plant specialized in absorbing water and minerals from its host, enabling it to survive harsh conditions.
- The haustoria of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi formed intricate networks within the host's roots, providing the plant with improved nutrient uptake.
- The haustorium of the dodder plant served as a conduit for both water and nutrients, allowing the parasite to thrive without producing its own energy.
FAQs About the word haustorium
a root-like attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the hostOne of the suckerlike rootlets of such plants as the dodder and ivy.
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The mistletoe's haustorium penetrates the host tree's bark, allowing it to absorb nutrients.
The parasitic plant's haustorium attached itself to the root of the host, siphoning off its sugars.
The haustorium of the dodder plant entwined tightly around the host stem, enabling it to gain access to key resources.
The fungus's haustorium extended into the root cells, providing the fungus with essential nutrients.
