entomophthoraceae (Meaning)
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entomophthoraceae (n)
mostly parasitic lower fungi that typically develop in the bodies of insects
Synonyms & Antonyms of entomophthoraceae
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entomophthoraceae Sentence Examples
- Entomophthoraceae are a family of fungi that parasitize insects.
- Entomophthoraceae fungi produce spores that can germinate and penetrate the insect's cuticle.
- The fungal mycelium then grows inside the insect's body, consuming its tissues.
- The insect eventually dies from the infection.
- Entomophthoraceae fungi are often used as biological control agents against insect pests.
- Some Entomophthoraceae fungi are also used in the production of food and beverages.
- The fungus Entomophaga maimaiga is a pathogen of the gypsy moth, a major pest of forests in North America.
- The fungus Pandora neoaphidis is a pathogen of aphids, which are serious pests of crops and gardens.
- The fungus Zoophthora radicans is a pathogen of flies, and is used as a biological control agent against the house fly.
- Entomophthoraceae fungi are an important group of organisms that play a role in the regulation of insect populations and the cycling of nutrients in the environment.
FAQs About the word entomophthoraceae
mostly parasitic lower fungi that typically develop in the bodies of insects
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Entomophthoraceae are a family of fungi that parasitize insects.
Entomophthoraceae fungi produce spores that can germinate and penetrate the insect's cuticle.
The fungal mycelium then grows inside the insect's body, consuming its tissues.
The insect eventually dies from the infection.
