Mistletoe Family (Noun)
Meaning 1
In some classification includes Viscaceae: parasitic or hemiparasitic shrublets or shrubs or small trees of tropical and temperate regions; attach to hosts by haustoria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mistletoe family, which includes Viscaceae, comprises a diverse group of parasitic or hemiparasitic plants found in tropical and temperate regions.
- Mistletoe family members have adapted to obtain nutrients by attaching themselves to host plants using specialized structures called haustoria.
- Some species within the mistletoe family have evolved to become hemiparasitic, meaning they still photosynthesize but also obtain essential nutrients from their hosts.
- In some classification systems, the mistletoe family is further divided into subfamilies based on characteristics such as leaf morphology and growth habits.
- The mistletoe family has a wide distribution across the globe, with species found in tropical rainforests, temperate woodlands, and even arid deserts.
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Meaning 2
In some classifications considered a subfamily of Loranthaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.