biotrophy

English edit

Etymology edit

bio- +‎ -trophy

Noun edit

biotrophy (uncountable)

(botany, mycology) A parasitic relationship in which the parasite feeds on a living host organism without killing it

Derived terms edit

hyperbiotrophy

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