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Is Mistletoe a parasite?


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Parasite:

  1. An organism that depends on other organisms for food, shelter, etc.
  2. The other organism on which they depend is known as the host.
  3. They can be partially dependent (partial parasite) or completely dependent.

Mistletoe:

  1. It has unique roots used to derive water and minerals from the host.
  2. The food is made by the plant itself.
  3. Therefore it is a partial parasite.

Mistletoe is a parasite. It is a partial parasite.


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