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Coreidae

Coreidae

9.9
A family of bugs like squash or leaf-footed bugs that suck plant sap
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔːriˌeɪdə/
  • Specialized
: Coreidae
  • Farmers often have to contend with Coreidae infesting their squash and pumpkin crops.

Examples

  • The Coreidae family contains many species that suck sap from plants, sometimes causing significant damage.

  • A Coreidae can often be found on squash plants.

  • Entomologists study Coreidae to understand their role in agricultural ecosystems.

  • The Coreidae family includes many interesting species.

  • Entomologists study Coreidae to understand their role in agricultural ecosystems.

  • Farmers often have to contend with Coreidae infesting their squash and pumpkin crops.

  • The Coreidae family contains many species that suck sap from plants, sometimes causing significant damage.

Surface Forms

Coreidae singular
Coreidaes plural

Etymology

Coreidae comes from an old Greek word koris meaning 'bug'. So the name is literally calling these insects 'bugs', which fits the squash bugs and leaf-footed bugs in this family.