aphid
Definition
Noun: A small, soft-bodied insect that feeds on the sap of plants by piercing plant tissues with its needle-like mouthparts. Aphids are often considered pests in agriculture and gardening.
Examples
- The rose bush is covered in aphids.
- An aphid can reproduce very quickly.
- Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids.
Advanced Usage
- Aphid infestation: A situation where a large number of aphids have colonized a plant or crop, causing significant damage.
- The farmer is worried about the aphid infestation in the soybean field.
- Aphid honeydew: The sticky, sugary liquid excreted by aphids as they feed, which can attract other insects or promote the growth of sooty mold.
- The leaves were sticky with aphid honeydew.
Variants and Related Words
- Aphididae (n): The scientific family name for aphids.
- Aphidoidea (n): The scientific superfamily that encompasses aphids and related insects.
Synonyms
- Plant louse
- Greenfly (a common type of aphid)
- Blackfly (a common type of aphid)
Related Terms
- Hemiptera (n): The insect order (true bugs) to which aphids belong.
- Phloem (n): The plant tissue from which aphids extract sap.
- Parthenogenesis (n): A form of asexual reproduction common in aphids, allowing for rapid population growth.
Noun
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any of various small plant-sucking insects
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