biotrophic

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ -trophic.

Adjective

biotrophic (comparative more biotrophic, superlative most biotrophic)

1. (biology) Describing a parasite or symbiont that needs its host in order to stay alive.

Derived terms

• biotrophically
• hemibiotrophic
• semibiotrophic

 

Related terms

• biotroph
• biotrophy
• biotrophism

See also

• necrotrophic