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muscardine Meaning
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muscardine (n.)
A disease which is very destructive to silkworms, and which sometimes extends to other insects. It is attended by the development of a fungus (provisionally called Botrytis bassiana). Also, the fungus itself.
muscardine Sentence Examples
- The muscardine fungus is a deadly parasite that infects insects.
- The muscardine fungus releases spores that stick to the insect's exoskeleton.
- The spores germinate and invade the insect's body, killing it.
- Muscardine is a common disease of silkworms and other insects.
- The muscardine fungus can be used as a biocontrol agent against insects.
- The muscardine fungus produces a toxin that is toxic to insects.
- Muscardine is a member of the Ascomycota phylum.
- The muscardine fungus is found in soil and on insects.
- Muscardine is a fascinating fungus that plays an important role in nature.
- The muscardine fungus is a threat to some insect populations.
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A disease which is very destructive to silkworms, and which sometimes extends to other insects. It is attended by the development of a fungus (provisionally cal
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The muscardine fungus is a deadly parasite that infects insects.
The muscardine fungus releases spores that stick to the insect's exoskeleton.
The spores germinate and invade the insect's body, killing it.
Muscardine is a common disease of silkworms and other insects.
