Term Name: | formation of haustorium for nutrient acquisition |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0052094] QuickGO AmiGO |