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Entomophthoraceae

Entomophthoraceae

9.9
A group of fungi that live inside insects and often harm them
  • noun
  • /ˌɛntəˌmɒfθəˈreɪʃiː/
  • Specialized
: Entomophthoraceae
  • Some species within the Entomophthoraceae are studied for their potential in controlling insect pests.

Examples

  • The Entomophthoraceae family includes many species that infect insects.

  • The fungus belonging to Entomophthoraceae infects a wide range of insect hosts.

  • Researchers have identified new members of Entomophthoraceae in tropical forest environments.

  • Researchers study the Entomophthoraceae to understand insect diseases.

  • Some species within the Entomophthoraceae are studied for their potential in controlling insect pests.

  • Researchers have identified new members of Entomophthoraceae in tropical forest environments.

  • The fungus belonging to Entomophthoraceae infects a wide range of insect hosts.

Surface Forms

Entomophthoraceae singular
Entomophthoraceae plural

Morphology

Entomophthoraceae = Entomophthora (opaque) = entomophthor + aceae

A technical taxonomic formation (genus name + family suffix) that is unlikely to be derivable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Entomophthoraceae comes from parts that tell the story: entomo- means 'insect' (as in entomology, the study of insects), -phthor- means 'destruction', and -aceae marks a 'family' in biology. So, the name fits because this is a family of fungi that grow in and often destroy or harm insects.