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This is referred to as the phytophagous phase of the nematode, and it results in pine wilt disease. en.wikipedia.org

Most hemipterans are phytophagous, feeding on plant sap, such as aphids, scale insects and cicadas. en.wikipedia.org

In some cases, phytophagous larvae can lead to the destruction of entire trees in relatively short periods of time. en.wikipedia.org

The sedentary and phytophagous larval period of all lampreys is spent in the sandy silt substratum of cool streams. en.wikipedia.org

Phytophagous insects are able to build up this resistance because they are easily capable of evolutionary diversification and adaption. en.wikipedia.org

By 1957, it provided 46% of the catch, perhaps because it was moving into an empty ecological niche as a phytophagous species. en.wikipedia.org

The majority of the larvae are phytophagous, mainly on grasses, and can be major pests of cereals. en.wikipedia.org

Most are phytophagous but a few saprophagous and predatory species are known. en.wikipedia.org

Little is known of the larval habits, but they are probably phytophagous or saprophagous in decayed vegetation, old manure or fungi. en.wikipedia.org

Many phytophagous species that are dependent on seasonal plant resources are univoltine. en.wikipedia.org

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