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Acrididae

Acrididae

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A family of grasshoppers, including locusts that often damage crops
  • noun
  • /ˌækrɪˈdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Acrididae
  • The Acrididae family includes various species of grasshoppers.

Examples

  • The family Acrididae includes some of the most destructive locust species.

  • Scientists study Acrididae to understand locust swarming behavior.

  • Many agricultural pests are found within the Acrididae family.

  • Farmers often struggle with Acrididae infestations during the summer.

  • Many agricultural pests, such as locusts, belong to the Acrididae family.

  • Researchers are focusing on the Acrididae family to find solutions to crop damage caused by grasshoppers.

  • The Acrididae family contains numerous species that can significantly impact farming practices.

Synonyms

Locustidae
vsAcrididae
  • Specialized
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A group of short-horned grasshoppers that form swarms and damage crops

is the family that includes many species important in agriculture

Surface Forms

Acrididae singular
Acrididae plural

Morphology

Acrididae = Acrida (opaque) = Acrida + idae

Formed by adding the specialized taxonomic suffix '-idae' to the genus name 'Acrida'; this family-forming suffix is technical and not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

The word Acrididae comes from the Greek word akris meaning 'locust', and the ending -idae is the usual family name used for animal groups. So Acrididae is literally the family of 'locust' insects, which explains why it names short-horned grasshoppers and true locusts.