Cecidomyidae
- noun
- /sɪˌsɪdəˈmɪdiˌeɪ/
- Specialized
- Cecidomyidae are a family of small flies known for causing galls on various plants.
Examples
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Cecidomyidae are a family of tiny flies that induce galls on plants.
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Some species in the Cecidomyidae family can be serious agricultural pests.
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Entomologists study Cecidomyidae to understand their impact on ecosystems.
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Look at that Cecidomyidae hovering near the flowers!
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Wow, a Cecidomyidae is flying!
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The life cycle of Cecidomyidae involves the formation of unique galls on their host plants.
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Farmers often monitor Cecidomyidae populations to prevent damage to crops.
Synonyms
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A small delicate fly whose young make small round bumps on plants
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An insect that lays eggs in plants and causes swellings called galls where young insects grow
A group of small flies whose young make galls on plants
A small fly that makes bumps on plant leaves or stems
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Cecidomyidae = Cecidomyia (opaque) = Cecidomy + idae
The element '-idae' is a specialized taxonomic family suffix and the root is a scientific stem, so the formation is not interpretable by an average learner.
Etymology
Cecidomyidae comes from Greek parts: cecid- meaning 'gall', myia meaning 'fly', and the family ending -idae meaning 'family'. So the name literally says 'gall flies', which helps you remember these tiny flies because they make round lumps, or galls, on plants.