autoecious or (sometimes US) autecious (ɔːˈtiːʃəs
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Definitions
adjective
- (of parasites, esp the rust fungi) completing the entire life cycle on a single species of host Compare heteroecious
- (of plants, esp mosses) having male and female reproductive organs on the same plant
Derived Forms
auˈtoecism, (sometimes US) auˈtecism nounWord Origin
C19: from auto- + -oecious, from Greek oikia houseSponsored Links
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