tylenchidae

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Noun tylenchidae has 1 sense

Tylenchidae, family Tylenchidae - a family of Nematoda
--₁ is a kind of worm family
--₁ is a member of
Nematoda, phylum Nematoda, Aschelminthes, phylum Aschelminthes
--₁ has members: Tylenchus, genus Tylenchus

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Tylenchidae

Definition:

Tylenchidae is a family of microscopic nematodes (roundworms) that belong to the order Tylenchida. They are predominantly plant parasites and can cause significant damage to crops.

Sense/Usage 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A family of nematodes that are plant parasites.

Example Sentence: Farmers are struggling to control the population of Tylenchidae, as they have infested the entire field.

Sense/Usage 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The study or research of Tylenchidae nematodes.

Example Sentence: Professor Johnson specializes in Tylenchidae ecology and conducts extensive research on their behavior and impact on agriculture.

Sense/Usage 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Referring to or characteristic of Tylenchidae nematodes.

Example Sentence: The affected plants exhibited typical Tylenchidae symptoms such as stunted growth and root knots.