genus anasa
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of insects: "genus Anasa" is the scientific name for a genus of true bugs in the family Coreidae. The most well-known species within this genus is Anasa tristis, commonly called the squash bug.
Usage Notes
- This term is used exclusively in scientific and entomological contexts. It refers to a specific group of insects characterized by their feeding habits and physical structure.
- It is always written in italics () when referring to the genus name in formal biological texts. The full term "genus Anasa" is used for clarity in non-italicized prose.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The pest damaging the zucchini plants was identified as a member of genus Anasa.
- A key characteristic of genus Anasa is its distinctive odor when crushed.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to classify organisms. For example: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Arthropoda; Class: Insecta; Order: Hemiptera; Family: Coreidae; Genus: Anasa; Species: .
Variants and Related Words
- Anasa (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used in binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
- Squash bug (n): The common name for the insect species , which is part of this genus.
- Coreidae (n): The insect family to which genus Anasa belongs, often called leaf-footed bugs or squash bugs.
Synonyms
- Squash bug genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym referring to the most common pest species within this genus.
Different Meanings
- This term has only one specific meaning in modern English: it is a scientific taxonomic designation for a particular genus of insects. It does not have general or figurative meanings.
Noun
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squash bugs
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