Entomogenous

Definition

Caused by insects or deriving nutrition from living insects.

Etymology

Example

Entomogenous fungi, such as Metarhizium, infect and kill insect hosts, making them useful for pest control.

Synonyms

• Entomopathogenic

Related Terms

• Parasitoid
• Biological control
• Life cycle
• Entomopathogenic

Usage Notes

Often used in the context of fungi or other organisms that infect and gain nutrients from insects.