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mycotrophic


Definition of mycotrophic

adjective

Botany
  • (of a plant) living in association with a mycorrhiza or another fungus which appears to improve the uptake of nutrients.

Derivatives

mycotrophy

noun

Origin:

1920s: from myco- 'of fungi' + Greek trophē 'nourishment'

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