Parisitic
Obtaining at least part of its nourishment or water from a host organism. This often occurs among fungi – Example: Armillaria mellea (also called the honey mushroom or oak root rot fungus).
Parisitic
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
parasitic, Parasitic, Parisitics
Categories:
Fungi / mycology
