Plant Pests
caterpillars , beetles , and many others. These insects often feed on plant tissues, causing damage to leaves, flowers and fruits. They can also transmit [...] are tiny arachnids that pierce plant cells and suck out their contents, causing damage to leaves, flowers and fruits. Plant-parasitic nematodes Plant-parasitic [...] microscopic worms that can infest plant roots, affecting the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients. Root-knot nematodes are a common example.