phytoplasma en · NOUN
Etymology
From phyto- + plasma.
Meanings
- Any of various specialized bacteria that are obligate parasites of plant phloem tissue and of some insects, characterized by the lack of a cell wall, a pleiomorphic or filamentous shape (normally with a diameter of less than one micrometer), and their very small genomes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phytoplasmas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |