What does "phytoplasma" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "phytoplasma"?

Common synonyms include: mycoplasma-like organism.

Phytoplasma

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Noun

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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.

Synonyms

All synonyms

mycoplasma-like organism

Etymology

From phyto- + plasma.

Related phrases

cell wall

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