Paratenic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpæɹ.əˈtɛn.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Paratenic is an adjective meaning (ecology, of a host) Not needed for the development of the parasite, but nevertheless serving to maintain the parasite's life cycle.
Meaning
(ecology, of a host) Not needed for the development of the parasite, but nevertheless serving to maintain the parasite's life cycle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biotrophic, postparasitic, bitrophic, mesogenic, heterogonic, parasomal.
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