coccidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of scale insects: "Coccidae" is the scientific name for a family of small, sap-sucking insects commonly known as soft scales or soft scale insects. They are part of the larger group of scale insects (superfamily Coccoidea).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The coccidae are a significant pest for citrus growers.
- Biologists studied the life cycle of the coccidae.
- An infestation of coccidae can weaken a plant by draining its sap.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/entomological contexts: The term "Coccidae" is used formally to classify and discuss this specific taxonomic family.
- The paper described a new genus within the Coccidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Coccid (n): A common term for any insect belonging to the superfamily Coccoidea, which includes the family Coccidae.
- The coccid was identified under a microscope.
- Soft scale (n): The common name for insects in the family Coccidae.
- Soft scales, unlike armored scales, do not have a hard, separable protective cover.
Synonyms
- Soft scale insects: The common name for members of the family Coccidae.
- Scale insects (broader term): A general term for insects in the superfamily Coccoidea, which includes Coccidae and other families like Diaspididae (armored scales).
Notes
- The word "Coccidae" is typically used in its plural form to refer to the family as a whole or multiple insects within it. It is less common to refer to a single insect as "a coccidae"; instead, "a coccid" or "a soft scale insect" is used.
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scale insects
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