homoecious

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Adjective homoecious has 1 sense

autoecious, homoecious - of parasites especially rust fungi; completing the entire life cycle on a single host; "autoecious rust fungi"

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Homoecious

Description:

Homoecious is an adjective that refers to a biological phenomenon in which an organism completes its entire life cycle on a single host or natural habitat throughout its development.

Sample Sentences:

The homoecious parasite relies solely on its host for survival and reproduction.
Many insect species exhibit homoecious behavior, staying on a specific plant species throughout their life.
Some fungi are homoecious, completing their entire reproduction process on a single host organism.

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