Eriosoma Lanigerum (Noun)
Meaning
Primarily a bark feeder on aerial parts and roots of apple and other trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Eriosoma lanigerum is primarily a bark feeder on aerial parts and roots of apple and other trees, causing significant damage to orchards worldwide.
- The woolly apple aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum, has been known to infest various tree species, but its preference lies in feeding on the bark of apple trees.
- Eriosoma lanigerum colonies often develop on the roots and aerial parts of apple trees, resulting in curled or distorted leaves and stunted growth.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of Eriosoma lanigerum to develop effective management strategies for controlling its populations in apple orchards.
- In addition to apple trees, Eriosoma lanigerum has also been found to feed on the bark of other tree species, including pear and hawthorn.