Definition

1. Noun:
   • Homopteran: A member of the Homoptera, a former suborder of insects (now often considered paraphyletic) characterized by having wings of uniform texture and structure, or being wingless. This group includes insects like cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rầy mềm là một loại cánh giống phổ biến gây hại cho cây trồng. (Aphids are a common type of homopteran that damage crops.)
  • Các nhà côn trùng học nghiên cứu đặc điểm của nhóm cánh giống. (Entomologists study the characteristics of the homopteran group.)

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term "cánh giống" is primarily used in scientific, zoological, or agricultural contexts to classify and describe a specific group of insects. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
  • Việc phân loại chính xác nhóm cánh giống đòi hỏi kiến thức chuyên môn. (Accurate classification of the homopteran group requires specialized knowledge.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bộ cánh đều: An alternative, more descriptive Vietnamese name for the same group, meaning "order of uniform wings". This is a direct translation reflecting the key characteristic of the insects' wings.
• Homoptera: The scientific Latin name for the group.

Synonyms

• Bộ cánh đều: (Order of) uniform wings.
• Homoptera: (Scientific term).

Notes on Meaning

• Technical Term: "Cánh giống" is a specialized entomological term. Its meaning is precise and refers specifically to the insect group Homoptera. It should not be confused with more general words for "wing" ("cánh") or "seed/species" ("giống").
• Historical Context: In modern taxonomy, Homoptera is often grouped with Hemiptera (true bugs). However, the term "cánh giống" remains in use in Vietnamese scientific literature and education to refer to these insects.

1. (ddo^.ng) Homopteran