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Trogium

Trogium

9.9
A group of very small insects like booklice that live on books or bark
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Trogium genus includes several species of booklice commonly found in stored products.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Trogium genus during their fieldwork in Asia.

  • I found a Trogium in an old book.

  • Pest control experts identified the insects as members of the Trogium genus infesting the warehouse.

  • Many Trogiums are attracted to damp environments.

  • Pest control experts identified the insects as members of the Trogium genus infesting the warehouse.

  • The Trogium genus includes several species of booklice commonly found in stored products.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Trogium genus during their fieldwork in Asia.

Compounds

Trogium pulsatorium
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wingless insect that lives in old books, stored food, and damp places

Surface Forms

Trogium singular
Trogiums plural

Etymology

The word Trogium begins with the root trog-, which means 'to gnaw' or 'to nibble'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of tiny insects that chew on old paper and bark, so Trogium names a group of booklice and barklice.