Genus Phylloxera (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant lice.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Phylloxera is a genus of small, sap-sucking insects in the family Phylloxeridae, commonly known as plant lice.
- The genus Phylloxera is the type genus of the Phylloxeridae family, which includes over 70 species of plant lice.
- Grape phylloxera, a species within the genus Phylloxera, is a significant pest of grapevines worldwide.
- The genus Phylloxera is known for its complex life cycle, which involves multiple hosts and forms.
- Species within the genus Phylloxera are often difficult to distinguish due to their small size and similar morphology.