Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
autoecious
Adjective
/ˌɔːtəʊˈiːʃəs/
Definition
Referring to a type of organism that completes its life cycle on a single host or species.
Examples
- The fungus is autoecious, thriving only on its specific host plant.
- Autoecious species can reproduce without the need for alternate hosts.
Meaning
In biology, particularly in the study of certain fungi or parasites, ‘autoecious’ describes those species that do not need to reproduce on different hosts to complete their life cycle.
Synonyms
- Monoeceous
- Single-host
