Tetranychidae
- noun
- /ˌtɛtrəˈnaɪkɪˌdiː/
- Specialized
- The red spider mite, a member of the Tetranychidae, is a common pest in greenhouses.
Examples
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Researchers study Tetranychidae to develop better methods of controlling agricultural pests.
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Many crops are threatened by infestations of Tetranychidae, which can damage leaves and reduce yields.
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The Tetranychidae family includes many species that damage crops.
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Farmers often struggle with Tetranychidae infestations in their fields.
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Many crops are threatened by infestations of Tetranychidae, which can damage leaves and reduce yields.
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The red spider mite, a member of the Tetranychidae, is a common pest in greenhouses.
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Farmers often struggle with Tetranychidae infestations in their fields.
Synonyms
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A tiny bug that spins fine webs and feeds on plant leaves
A group of very small animals called spider mites that feed on plants and often damage crops
A tiny mite that spins fine webs and eats leaves of garden and fruit trees
A tiny animal that makes fine webs on plant leaves and eats them
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of very small animals called spider mites that feed on plants and often damage crops
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tetranychidae comes from the scientific name Tetranychus, built from the Greek part tetra- meaning 'four' and a second part that is thought to mean 'claw'. That picture of a small 'four-clawed' creature is a helpful way to remember that Tetranychidae is the family of tiny, spider-like plant mites called spider mites that cling to leaves and can damage crops.