autoecious meaning

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autoecious (adjective): of parasites especially rust fungi; completing the entire life cycle on a single host.

Definition of autoecious

  1. of parasites especially rust fungi; completing the entire life cycle on a single host
    • autoecious rust fungi

    Synonyms: homoecious

    Opposite: heteroecious

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

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