hemiparasite
semiparasite
/ (ˌhɛmɪˈpærɪˌsaɪt) /
noun
a parasitic plant, such as mistletoe, that carries out photosynthesis but also obtains food from its host
an organism that can live independently or parasitically
Derived forms of hemiparasite
hemiparasitic (ˌhɛmɪˌpærəˈsɪtɪk), adjectiveWords nearby hemiparasite
Scientific definitions for hemiparasite
hemiparasite
[ hĕm′ĭ-păr′ə-sīt′ ]
A plant, such as mistletoe, that obtains some nourishment from its host but also carries on photosynthesis.