trichogramma: Meaning and Definition of

trich•o•gram•ma

Pronunciation: (trik"u-gram'u), [key]
— n.
  1. any minute wasp of the genus Trichogramma, comprising a beneficial group of chalcidflies that parasitize the eggs of a variety of insect pests.
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