About The Word Jointworm
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Jointworm
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What's The Definition Of Jointworm?
[n] larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains
Synonyms | Synonyms for Jointworm: strawworm Related Terms | Find terms related to Jointworm: See Also | Chalcidae | Chalcididae | family Chalcidae | family Chalcididae | larva Jointworm In Webster's Dictionary \Joint"worm`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The larva of a small, hymenopterous fly ({Eurytoma hordei}),
which is found in gall-like swellings on the stalks of wheat,
usually at or just above the first joint. In some parts of
America it does great damage to the crop.
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