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Heteroecious
A heteroecious parasite is one that requires at least two hosts. The primary host is the host in which the parasite spends its adult life; the other is the secondary host.
Heteroecious parasites include:
- Gymnosporangium; the juniper/cedar is the primary host and the apple/pear/hawthorn is secondary
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