Thripidae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of insects: "Thripidae" is the scientific name for a family of very small, slender insects commonly known as thrips. These insects are known for their fringed wings and many species are pests of plants.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the Thripidae under a microscope.
- Infestations by members of the Thripidae family can cause significant damage to crops.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific writing to refer specifically to this family within the order Thysanoptera.
- The classification places this species firmly within the Thripidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Thrips (n): The common name for insects belonging to the Thripidae family and other families in the order Thysanoptera.
- The rose bush was covered in thrips.
Synonyms
- Thrips: The common name for these insects.
- Thunderflies (British English, informal): A colloquial name for thrips.
Related Terms
- Thysanoptera (n): The insect order to which the Thripidae family belongs.
- Terebrantia (n): The suborder that includes the Thripidae family.
Noun
- thrips