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Acheta assimilis

Acheta assimilis

9.9
A black cricket from the Americas that damages crops and sometimes enters houses
  • noun
  • /əˈkiːtə əˈsɪmɪlɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Acheta assimilis
  • Farmers sometimes struggle to control infestations of Acheta assimilis in their fields.

Examples

  • The chirping of Acheta assimilis can sometimes be heard inside homes during late summer.

  • Acheta assimilis is known to cause significant damage to cereal crops if left unchecked.

  • The Acheta assimilis is known for its ability to damage crops.

  • Farmers often struggle with Acheta assimilis infestations.

  • Acheta assimilis is known for invading homes and causing damage to stored food.

  • Many homeowners find it necessary to take measures against Acheta assimilis during the summer months.

  • In agricultural regions, Acheta assimilis can significantly affect crop yields if not controlled properly.

Surface Forms

Acheta assimilis singular
Acheta assimilis plural

Morphology

Acheta + assimilis

The form is a Linnaean binomial combining Acheta (a genus of crickets) with a specific epithet; a learner who knows the constituents could infer this names a particular type of Acheta (i.e., a cricket species). However, the precise species identity and extra attributes in the definition (black cricket, crop damage, household invasion) are not derivable from the parts alone, and the Latin epithet is not obvious to most B1 learners, so the relation is only partially transparent.

Etymology

The name Acheta assimilis comes from two Latin words: Acheta is the 'cricket' group and assimilis means 'similar', so picture a black cricket that looks like other crickets but is the one farmers watch for. That's why the name helps you remember it is a species that can damage cereal crops and sometimes come into houses.