Troilus
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A small shield-shaped bug in the stink bug family
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Troilo
- A Troilus can often be identified by its distinctive shield-shaped body.
Examples
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Researchers observed the behavior of Troilus species in their natural habitat.
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The entomologist discovered a Troilus in the forest while collecting insect samples.
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The Troilus is a fascinating genus of shield bugs.
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Have you ever studied the Troilus species?
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The entomologist discovered a Troilus in the forest while collecting insect samples.
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A Troilus can often be identified by its distinctive shield-shaped body.
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Researchers observed the behavior of Troilus species in their natural habitat.
Surface Forms
Troilus main
Etymology
Troilus as the name for a group of shield bugs was borrowed from the mythic hero Troilus, because scientists often use famous story names for animals, so a bug called Troilus simply carries the hero's name.
