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
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Rhizoglyphus
noun
Rhi·zog·ly·phus
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rīˈzägləfəs
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Origin and Etymology of rhizoglyphus
New Latin, from rhiz- + Greek glyphē carved work
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