phyl·lox·e·ra (f l  k-sîr  , f-lksr-)n. pl. phyl·lox·e·rae (-r  ) Any of several small insects of the genus Phylloxera that are related to aphids, especially P. vitifoliae, a widely distributed species very destructive to grape crops. [New Latin Phyllox ra, genus name : Greek phullo-, phyllo- + Greek xros, dry.]phyl lox·eran adj. & n. |
phylloxera [ˌfɪlɒkˈsɪərə fɪˈlɒksərə]
n pl -rae [-riː], -ras
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any homopterous insect of the genus Phylloxera, such as P. vitifolia (or Viteus vitifolii) (vine phylloxera), typically feeding on plant juices, esp of vines: family Phylloxeridae
[New Latin, from phyllo- + xēros dry]
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| Noun | 1. |  Phylloxera - type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant licearthropod genus - a genus of arthropods family Phylloxeridae, Phylloxeridae - plant lice |
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