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Coccidae

Coccidae

9.9
Small insects that live on plants and feed on their sap
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒkɪdiː/
  • Specialized
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  • The gardener discovered an infestation of Coccidae on her houseplants.

Examples

  • Many species in the Coccidae family can cause significant damage to agricultural crops.

  • Farmers often struggle with Coccidae infestations on their plants.

  • Members of the Coccidae are often controlled using natural predators in integrated pest management.

  • The Coccidae family includes many species that damage crops.

  • Many species in the Coccidae family can cause significant damage to agricultural crops.

  • The gardener discovered an infestation of Coccidae on her houseplants.

  • Farmers often struggle with Coccidae infestations on their plants.

Synonyms

scale insect
vsCoccidae
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A small insect that sucks plant sap and has a hard waxy covering

focuses on the whole insect family rather than the general habit description
family Coccidae
vsCoccidae
  • Specialized
9.5

Small insects that attach to plants and suck their sap, often harming them

is the neutral scientific term without stressing pest harm
coccid insect
vsCoccidae
  • Specialized
9.9

Small insects that live on plants and suck plant sap, often with a waxy coating

is the specific family name that covers those members

Compounds

family Coccidae
  • Specialized
9.5

Small insects that attach to plants and suck their sap, often harming them

Surface Forms

Coccidae singular
Coccidae plural

Morphology

Coccidae = coccus (opaque) = coccus + idae

The word is a taxonomic family name formed from the genus name plus the specialist suffix '-idae', which is not meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

Coccidae comes from the old Greek word kokkos, which means 'berry' or 'seed'. These insects often look like tiny round 'berries' stuck to leaves and stems, so the name helps you remember they are small, round pests that feed on plant sap.