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GO: Biological Process

formation of haustorium for nutrient acquisition

Term ID
GO:0052094
Synonyms
  • 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
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.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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