Heteroecious

A heteroecious parasite is one that requires at least two hostss. The primary host is the host in which the parasite spends its adult life; the other is the secondary host.

Heteroecious parasites include:

Gymnosporangium (Juniper-apple rust); the juniper is the primary host and the apple, pear or hawthorn is secondary.

Cronartium ribicola (White pine blister rust); the primary host are white pines, and currants the secondary.

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