Rhizoglyphus echinopus

Pronunciation
/RYE-zoh-glif-us eh-KYE-noh-pus/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Rhizoglyphus echinopus
Plural
Rhizoglyphus echinopus

Definition

A species of bulb mite that infests various hosts, including bulbs of plants in the Liliaceae family.

Etymology

Example

Rhizoglyphus echinopus is a major pest of garlic and onion crops.

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