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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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