Term Name: | formation of specialized structure for nutrient acquisition |
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Synonyms: | formation by organism of specialized structure for nutrient acquisition from host, formation by symbiont of specialized structure for nutrient acquisition from host, formation of specialized structure for nutrient acquisition from host |
Definition: | The assembly of a symbiotic cellular or anatomical structure for the purpose of obtaining nutrients from its host organism. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0052093] QuickGO AmiGO |