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Very Human-Like Analogy Of A Dramatic Case Of Functional Horizontal Gene Transfer Ever Found In Complex Organisms. Here, The Parasitic Plant Dodder Uses Stolen Host Genes To More Effectively Siphon Off The Host Nutrients. Even Some Stolen Genes are Sent Back Into The Host Plant As Weapons In Silencing The Host Defense Genes.

Parasitic plants steal genetic material from their host to use against them • Earth.com

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There are some parasitic plants that can steal genetic material from their host plants and use it to more effectively drain the host’s nutrients.