coccidae

Thân thiện

A gardener examines a coccidae on a leaf.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. scale insects

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Coccidae
• family Coccidae