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Ceratostomella Ulmi

Description:

Ceratostomella ulmi is a fungus that causes Dutch elm disease, a devastating disease that affects elm trees. It belongs to the family Ceratostomellaceae and is primarily found in temperate regions worldwide.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Ceratostomella ulmi
• Adjective: Ceratostomella ulmi-infected

Senses:

Noun - Ceratostomella ulmi:

A type of fungus that causes Dutch elm disease in elm trees.

Adjective - Ceratostomella ulmi-infected:

Referring to a plant, typically an elm tree, that is affected by the fungus Ceratostomella ulmi.

Sample Sentences:

• The city had to remove many Ceratostomella ulmi-infected elms to prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease.
• Ceratostomella ulmi is a major threat to the elm tree population in this area.
• Researchers are studying methods to combat the spread of Ceratostomella ulmi.

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