Parasporal body
- Pronunciation
- /PAR-as-por-al BODY/
- Category
- Microbiology
- Singular
- Parasporal body
- Plural
- Parasporal bodies
Definition
A crystalline inclusion produced by Bacillus thuringiensis and other related bacteria, which contains toxins that can be lethal to insect larvae.
Etymology
Example
The parasporal body of Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in biological pest control due to its insecticidal properties.