family Miridae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of insects: Miridae is the scientific name for a large family of insects commonly known as plant bugs or leaf bugs. They are part of the order Hemiptera (true bugs).
Usage
- The term 'family Miridae' is used in formal, scientific contexts such as entomology, biology, and agricultural science to classify and discuss this specific group of insects.
- It is typically used with a singular verb, as it refers to a single taxonomic family.
Examples
- Noun:
- Aphids and members of the family Miridae both feed on plant sap.
- The researcher specialized in the study of the family Miridae.
- Many pests that damage cotton belong to the family Miridae.
Advanced Usage
- "Within the family Miridae": Used to specify a subgroup or characteristic existing inside this taxonomic category.
- Tarnished plant bugs are a significant pest species within the family Miridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Mirid (noun): A common short form used to refer to an individual insect belonging to the family Miridae.
- The captured insect was identified as a mirid.
- Mirid (adjective): Used to describe something pertaining to this family.
- The mirid population has increased this season.
- Plant bug (noun): A common name for insects in the Miridae family.
- Leaf bug (noun): Another common name for these insects.
Synonyms
- Plant bugs: The most frequent common name.
- Leaf bugs: A less common but accepted synonym.
- Capsid bugs: A term used primarily in British English.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Hemiptera: The insect order to which the family Miridae belongs.
- True bugs: The common name for the order Hemiptera.
- Phytophagous: A descriptive term (plant-eating) that applies to many mirids.
Noun
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leaf bugs
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