hemiparasite
Examples
“Most mistletoes are "hemiparasites." This means they don't rely⟳ on their hosts for all their needs: Instead, they harvest⟳ the sun's energy to make⟳ some sugars for themselves. Nonetheless, if you're a tree, you don't want⟳ to be festooned with them. Two or three shouldn't be a problem, but dozens of mistletoes can lead⟳ to water stress⟳, insect infestation or even death.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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