cimicidae

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Definition

Noun: - A family of insects known as bedbugs, characterized by being wingless, having flat bodies, and feeding on the blood of warm-blooded animals, typically humans.

Usage
  • The word "Cimicidae" is used as a proper noun in scientific and entomological contexts to refer to the specific taxonomic family. It is typically not used in everyday conversation.
  • It is often used in discussions about pest control, entomology, or public health.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The Cimicidae are a family of small parasitic insects.
    • An infestation of Cimicidae, commonly known as bedbugs, can be difficult to eradicate.
Advanced Usage
  • In formal writing, the family name "Cimicidae" is always capitalized.
  • It can be used attributively to modify other nouns (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
  • Cimicid (noun/adjective): A less common term referring to a member of the Cimicidae family or relating to it.
    • The cimicid was identified under the microscope.
  • Common Name: Bedbug (noun): The everyday term for insects in the family Cimicidae, particularly .
Synonyms
  • Bedbug (common name)
  • Bloodsucking bug (descriptive term)
Different Meanings
  • The word "Cimicidae" has a single, specific entomological meaning and does not have other common definitions.
Idioms
  • There are no common idioms that use the word "Cimicidae."
Phrasal Verbs
  • There are no phrasal verbs associated with the word "Cimicidae."
Noun
  1. wingless flat-bodied bloodsucking insects

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