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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > haustoria
Preferred Term:

haustoria

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
anatomy and morphology
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • rust haustoria
  • fungal haustoria
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291462
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