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Tylenchus

Tylenchus

9.9
A type of tiny worm that lives on plant roots and often damages crops
  • noun
  • /ˈtaɪlɪŋkəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Tylenchus
  • The microscopic Tylenchus worms can cause significant damage to crop roots.

Examples

  • Some plant diseases are associated with infestations of Tylenchus nematodes.

  • The Tylenchus species can severely damage crops.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Tylenchus affecting potatoes.

  • Farmers are concerned about Tylenchus infestations.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Tylenchus that affects potato plants.

  • Some plant diseases are caused by infestations of Tylenchus nematodes in the soil.

  • The microscopic Tylenchus worms can damage the roots of plants, leading to crop loss.

Synonyms

genus Tylenchus
vsTylenchus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small worms that live on plants and harm crops

has the same taxonomic sense but uses slightly different wording

Compounds

genus Tylenchus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small worms that live on plants and harm crops

Tylenchus tritici
  • Specialized
9.9

A small round worm that harms wheat plants

Surface Forms

Tylenchus singular
Tylenchi plural

Etymology

Tylenchus comes from old Greek parts tyl- meaning 'knob' or 'swelling' and -enchus meaning 'spear' or 'point', a helpful way to remember that these tiny plant parasites have a sharp, needle-like mouthpart.