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{{term|term= encapsulation |content= encapsulation }}{{defn|1= the immuno response by plasmatocytes to the presence of parasitoid egg or larvae which results in the formation of a multilayered capsule that causes the parasitoid to sufficate or starve.}}
 
{{term|term= Endrin |content= [[Endrin]]}} A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, toxic to vertebrates. Though its [[phytotoxicity]] is low, solvents in some formulations may damage certain crops. cf. the related [[Dieldrin]], [[Aldrin]], [[Isodrin]]
 
{{term|term= entomonecrophagy |content= entomonecrophagy }}{{defn|1= feeding on dead arthropods.}}