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Bruchus

Bruchus

9.9
A type of small beetle that often damages stored beans and peas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Bruchus genus includes several species that damage stored beans and peas.

Examples

  • The Bruchus beetle is known for damaging crops.

  • Farmers often struggle with Bruchus infestations.

  • Researchers identified the pest as a member of the Bruchus genus.

  • Understanding Bruchus is important for controlling legume crop infestations.

  • The Bruchus genus comprises various beetles that are notorious for infesting legumes.

  • Scientists study the Bruchus beetle to develop better pest management strategies for crops.

  • In agricultural research, the Bruchus group is recognized for its impact on bean production.

Compounds

Bruchus pisorum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small beetle whose young feed inside pea seeds

Surface Forms

Bruchus singular
Bruchi plural

Etymology

Bruchus names the genus of seed beetles, and one easy memory trick is to hear bruch- as 'break' since these beetles bore into or 'break' seeds to feed, which explains the link between the name and their behavior.