biotrophic

(adjective)

describing a parasite that needs its host to stay alive

Related Terms

  • glomeromycete
  • arbuscular mycorrhizae

Examples of biotrophic in the following topics:

  • Glomeromycota

    • This association is termed biotrophic .
    • The biochemical and genetic characterization of the Glomeromycota has been hindered by their biotrophic nature, which impedes laboratory culturing.
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