family thripidae

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family thripidae

A scientist examines a tiny insect from the family Thripidae under a magnifying glass.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of insects: "Family Thripidae" is the scientific name for a large family of insects commonly known as thrips. These are tiny, slender insects, often with fringed wings, that feed on plants by puncturing and sucking out cell contents.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The agricultural researcher studied pests in the family Thripidae.
    • Identifying an insect as a member of the family Thripidae helps in understanding its potential impact on crops.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in formal biological classification to group species with shared characteristics.
    • The genus Thrips belongs to the family Thripidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thripidae (n): The abbreviated form of the full family name, often used in technical writing.
    • The order Thysanoptera includes the Thripidae.
  • Thrips (n, plural): The common name for insects within this family. Note: "Thrips" is both singular and plural.
    • A thrips was found on the leaf. / Many thrips infested the crop.
Synonyms
  • Thrips: The common name for insects belonging to this family.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
  • Order Thysanoptera: The larger insect order to which the family Thripidae belongs.
  • Terebrantia: The suborder that includes the family Thripidae.
family thripidae

A scientist examines a tiny insect from the family Thripidae under a magnifying glass.

Noun
  1. thrips

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