What is another word for haustorium?
Pronunciation: [hɔːstˈɔːɹi͡əm] (IPA) 
Haustorium is a term used in biology to describe a structure that allows certain plants and fungi to obtain nutrients from other living organisms. While haustorium is the most commonly used term, there are other synonyms that can be used to describe this structure. For example, in plants, haustoria can also be referred to as root parasites or suckers. In fungi, haustorium can be described as a mycelium or rhizomorph, which are structures that allow the fungi to penetrate and absorb nutrients from their host. The use of these synonyms can help to provide a more descriptive and varied vocabulary when discussing the process of nutrient absorption in plant and fungal biology.
