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formation of haustorium for nutrient acquisition |
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- formation by organism of haustoria for nutrient acquisition from host
- formation by organism of haustorium for nutrient acquisition from host
- formation by symbiont of haustorium for nutrient acquisition from host
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Definition: |
The assembly of a haustorium, a projection from a symbiotic cell or tissue that penetrates the host's tissues for the purpose of obtaining nutrients. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction.
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GO: Biological Process
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