"phytoplasma" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: phytoplasmas [plural]
Etymology: phyto- + plasma Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|phyto|plasma}} phyto- + plasma Head templates: {{en-noun}} phytoplasma (plural phytoplasmas)
  1. 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. Wikipedia link: phytoplasma Derived forms: phytoplasmal
    Sense id: en-phytoplasma-en-noun-Nl8wtd3K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with phyto-

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