Nosema locustae
- Pronunciation
- /NO-ZEE-muh LO-kah-stay/
- Category
- Pathogen
- Singular
- Nosema locustae
- Plural
- Nosema locustae
Definition
A microsporidian parasite that infects grasshoppers and locusts, causing disease and mortality.
Etymology
Named after the genus Nosema, meaning 'little seed', and locustae referring to its host, the locust.
Example
Nosema locustae is a potential biological control agent for managing grasshopper populations.