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Rhizoglyphus

noun
Rhi·​zog·​ly·​phus | \ rīˈzäglÉ™fÉ™s\

Definition of Rhizoglyphus

: a widely distributed genus of mites including some that are injurious to winter wheat and rye and to lily and other bulbs — see bulb mite

History and Etymology for Rhizoglyphus

New Latin, from rhiz- + Greek glyphē carved work

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