Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or being an organism that obtains its nutrients by parasitically drawing them from other organisms or from the air, in the case of lichens, or by photosynthesis, in the case of some algae and fungi.

“The entophytic relationship between the fungus and the alga is essential for its survival.”

2. adjective

relating to or being an organism that obtains its nutrients by parasitically drawing them from other organisms.

“The lichen’s entophytic nature allows it to thrive in extreme environments.”