hem·i·par·a·site (hěm
ĭ-păr
ə-sīt
)
n.► A plant, such as mistletoe, that obtains some nourishment from its host but also photosynthesizes. Also called
semiparasite.
► An organism that can live either independently or as a parasite.
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