Entomophthoraceous

/ˌɛntəmoʊfθəˈreɪʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Belonging to or characteristic of the fungal family Entomophthoraceae.

Etymology

From Entomophthoraceae plus the suffix '-ous' meaning 'having the nature of.' A taxonomic adjective formed following standard biological naming conventions.

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Entomophthoraceous fungi are incredibly diverse—scientists keep discovering new species that target specific insect pests, making them promising for chemical-free agriculture.

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