cecidomyidae

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a cecidomyidae under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of small flies: Cecidomyidae is the scientific name for a family of insects commonly known as gall midges or gall gnats.
   • Characteristic as plant parasites: These tiny flies are most notable because their larvae (maggots) induce the formation of galls, which are abnormal growths, on various plants.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the Cecidomyidae to understand their impact on crops.
  • An infestation of Cecidomyidae can cause significant damage to wheat plants.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific/entomological context: The term is used precisely to classify and discuss this specific taxonomic family within the order Diptera.
  • The paper described a new genus within the Cecidomyidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Gall midge (n): The common name for insects in the family Cecidomyidae.
  • The rose gall was caused by a gall midge.
• Gall gnat (n): Another common name for these insects.

Synonyms

• Gall flies: A less common but sometimes used synonym for gall midges.

Học thuật

Noun

1. gall midges

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cecidomyidae
• family Cecidomyidae