Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

formation of specialized structure for nutrient acquisition

Term ID
GO:0052093
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.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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