Vectors of phytoplasmas

Pronunciation
/ˈvek-tərz əv ˌfaɪ-tə-ˈplaz-məz/
Category
Ecology
Singular
Vector of phytoplasmas
Plural
Vectors of phytoplasmas

Definition

Insects that transmit phytoplasmas from plant to plant.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'vector' meaning 'carrier,' and 'phytoplasma,' derived from Greek 'phyto-' meaning 'plant' and 'plasma' meaning 'formed or molded substance'.

Example

Leafhoppers and planthoppers are vectors of phytoplasmas.

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