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Definition of: phylloxera
(fil′ək·sir′ə, fi·lok′sər·ə) noun
A minute aphis or plant louse (family Phylloxeridae), especially the grape phylloxera (Dactylosphaera vitifoliae), which is very destructive to grape vines. For illustration see INSECTS (injurious). [<NL <Gk. phyllon a leaf + xēros dry]
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