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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. anatomy and morphology
  4. haustoria
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. anatomy and morphology
  4. haustoria

Preferred term

haustoria

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A special hyphal-like appendage produced by a parasite (plant, fungus, etc.) as a result of its contact with a living cell or host that helps in withdrawing water and nutrients from it. It also helps in attachment of the parasite to the host.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • fungal haustoria
  • rust haustoria

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291462

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