PHYLLOXERA
\fˈɪləksəɹə], \fˈɪləksəɹə], \f_ˈɪ_l_ə_k_s_ə_ɹ_ə]\
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Oddity Software
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The diseased condition of a vine caused by the insect just described.
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A small hemipterous insect (vastatrix) allied to the aphids. It attacks the roots and leaves of the grapevine, doing great damage, especially in Europe.
By Noah Webster.
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A genus of insects destructive to vines.
By Daniel Lyons
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.