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A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called as
A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called as
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The correct option is D endoparasite
- A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called endoparasite.
- All parasitic plants have modified roots, called haustoria, which penetrates the host plants, connecting them to the conductive system – either the xylem, the phloem, or both. The haustorium penetrates the tissues of a plant(host) and absorbs nutrients and water. For example, include broomrape, dodder, Rafflesia, and Hydnoraceae.
- Hence A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called as endoparasite.
- So, the correct answer is 'Endoparasite'.
- A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called endoparasite.
- All parasitic plants have modified roots, called haustoria, which penetrates the host plants, connecting them to the conductive system – either the xylem, the phloem, or both. The haustorium penetrates the tissues of a plant(host) and absorbs nutrients and water. For example, include broomrape, dodder, Rafflesia, and Hydnoraceae.
- Hence A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called as endoparasite.
- So, the correct answer is 'Endoparasite'.
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