semiparasite (Meaning)
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semiparasite (n)
a parasitic plant that contains some chlorophyll and therefore is capable of photosynthesis
Synonyms & Antonyms of semiparasite
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semiparasite Sentence Examples
- Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, is a semiparasite that obtains nutrients from host vines.
- The mistletoe is a semiparasite that attaches to trees and shrubs, extracting water and nutrients from their host.
- Cuscuta, also known as dodder, is a semiparasite that forms threadlike stems that wrap around host plants.
- Balanophoraceae is a family of semiparasitic plants that lack chlorophyll and rely on host plants for nutrition.
- A semiparasite typically has some photosynthetic capabilities but still extracts some nutrients from its host.
- The semiparasitic plant Monotropa uniflora, known as ghost plant, is often found in dark forests where it attaches to fungal hosts.
- Viscum album, the European mistletoe, is a semiparasite that has cultural and medicinal significance in some regions.
- Semiparasitism is a strategy that allows plants to survive in environments where resources are limited.
- The semiparasitic relationship between plants can have complex effects on both the host and the semiparasite.
- Researchers are studying the roles of semiparasites in ecosystems and their potential for pharmaceutical applications.
FAQs About the word semiparasite
a parasitic plant that contains some chlorophyll and therefore is capable of photosynthesis
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No antonyms found.
Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, is a semiparasite that obtains nutrients from host vines.
The mistletoe is a semiparasite that attaches to trees and shrubs, extracting water and nutrients from their host.
Cuscuta, also known as dodder, is a semiparasite that forms threadlike stems that wrap around host plants.
Balanophoraceae is a family of semiparasitic plants that lack chlorophyll and rely on host plants for nutrition.
