Entomopathogenic

Pronunciation
/en-toh-mo-pa-THO-jen-ik/
Category
Pathology
Singular
Entomopathogenic
Plural
Entomopathogenic

Definition

Descriptive of a pathogen, such as a fungus or bacterium, that is capable of infecting and causing disease in insects.

Etymology

From Greek 'entomo-', meaning 'insect', and '-pathogenic' from the Greek words 'pathos' (suffering) and 'genesis' (origin).

Example

Entomopathogenic fungi are often used as biocontrol agents against agricultural pests.

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