Associations to the word «Phylloxera»

Wiktionary

PHYLLOXERA, noun. An aphid, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae of the family Phylloxeridae (not the genus Phylloxera), that is very destructive to grape vines; also, the diseased condition of a vine caused by this aphid. [from 19th c.]
PHYLLOXERA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Phylloxeridae.

Dictionary definition

PHYLLOXERA, noun. Type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant lice.

Wise words

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