A segment of nematode species differing from the rest of the species in some physiological characteristic such as pathogenicity is called:
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- Biotype
- Pathotype
- Race
- Pathovar
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Biotype:
Population with distinct biological characteristics
Same morphology but different physiology (e.g., virulence)
Other terms:
Pathotype: Subclassification based on pathogenicity
Race: Often used for fungi
Pathovar: Bacterial subspecies
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