Phylosphere
- Pronunciation
- /FIH-low-sphere (if referring to 'phyllosphere')/
- Category
- Microbiology, Plant Biology
- Singular
- Phylosphere
- Plural
- Phylospheres
Definition
Not an entomological term. Correct term might be ‘phyllosphere,’ which refers to the above-ground parts of plants that provide habitat for microorganisms, especially leaves.
Etymology
From Greek 'phyllon', meaning 'leaf', and 'sphaira', meaning 'sphere'.
Example
The phyllosphere is home to diverse communities of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Related Terms
- Microbiome
- Rhizosphere
- Epiphytes