genus Bemisia
Definition
- Noun (Proper noun):
- A taxonomic genus of insects: "genus Bemisia" refers to a genus of small, sap-sucking insects in the family Aleyrodidae, commonly known as whiteflies. This genus includes several species that are significant agricultural pests.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Bemisia contains species that transmit plant viruses.
- Researchers are studying the biology of the genus Bemisia to develop better control methods.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The name is used in formal scientific contexts to categorize and discuss a specific group of whiteflies.
- The specimen was definitively placed within the genus Bemisia.
Variants and Related Words
- Bemisia tabaci (n): A highly destructive and polyphagous species within the genus, also known as the silverleaf whitefly or sweetpotato whitefly.
- Bemisia tabaci is a major global pest.
- Whitefly (n): The common name for insects in the family Aleyrodidae, which includes the genus .
- The greenhouse was infested with whiteflies, likely from the genus Bemisia.
Synonyms
- Sweet-potato whitefly genus: A common name reference for the genus.
- Whitefly genus: A general descriptive synonym.
Notes
- This term is primarily used in scientific, agricultural, and entomological contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
Noun
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sweet-potato whitefly
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