acheta
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of insects: Acheta is a genus of crickets in the family Gryllidae. The most well-known species within this genus is the common house cricket.
Usage Notes
- is a scientific (taxonomic) name used in biology and entomology. It is always capitalized.
- In everyday language, people typically use the common names of the species (e.g., "house cricket") rather than the genus name .
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The species Acheta domesticus is often used as feed for reptiles.
- The biologist studied the mating calls of crickets in the genus Acheta.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is often followed by a specific epithet (the species name) to identify a particular type of cricket, following the binomial nomenclature system (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Acheta domesticus (n): The full scientific name for the common house cricket.
- House cricket (n): The common name for .
- Field cricket (n): A common name for various crickets, including some in the genus .
Synonyms
- House cricket (when referring specifically to )
- Field cricket (a broader common term)
Noun
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common house and field crickets
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