family Coccidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of scale insects: "family Coccidae" refers to a specific taxonomic family within the order Hemiptera, commonly known as soft scale insects. These are small, often immobile insects that feed on plant sap and are covered by a protective waxy scale.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss a particular group of scale insects. is a well-known member of the family Coccidae.*
Variants and Related Words
- Coccidae: The standard, abbreviated form of the full taxonomic name "family Coccidae."
- Coccoidea: The superfamily that includes the family Coccidae and other scale insect families.
- Soft scale: A common name for many insects within this family.
Synonyms
- Soft scale insects: A common descriptive name for members of this family.
Related Terms
- Scale insect: The broader common name for insects in the superfamily Coccoidea, which includes the family Coccidae.
- Hemiptera: The insect order to which this family belongs.
Noun
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scale insects
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