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family Chalcididae

family Chalcididae

9.9
A group of very small wasps that lay eggs in other insects
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Chalcididae
  • The family Chalcididae includes some of the most effective natural parasitoids for controlling agricultural pests.

Examples

  • Researchers found a new species in the family Chalcididae in South America.

  • Many members of the family Chalcididae exhibit metallic coloring and minute body size.

  • The family Chalcididae includes many species of tiny wasps.

  • Did you know the family Chalcididae is important for controlling pests?

  • The family Chalcididae consists of tiny wasps that are vital for natural pest control.

  • Scientists are studying the family Chalcididae to enhance agricultural sustainability by promoting these beneficial insects.

  • Many species within the family Chalcididae play a crucial role in the ecosystem as natural enemies of pest insects.

Synonyms

Chalcididae
vsfamily Chalcididae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of very small wasps that lay eggs in other insects to control pests

is defined by its placement within the insect order rather than its use
Chalcidae
vsfamily Chalcididae
  • Specialized
9.9

Small wasps that lay their eggs in other insects and help control pests

emphasises inclusion of these wasps within the insect order rather than naming

Surface Forms

family Chalcididae singular
families Chalcididae plural

Morphology

family + Chalcididae

The phrase is a simple taxonomic combination: 'family' (a scientific grouping) plus the proper name 'Chalcididae' yields 'the family named Chalcididae' — i.e., the group of related wasps. Taxonomic noun + name constructions are compositional and cross-linguistically regular, so a learner who knows both constituents would be able to derive the meaning (although 'Chalcididae' itself is technical and likely unknown to a typical B1 learner).

Etymology

Family Chalcididae comes from a Greek word for 'copper' because many of these tiny wasps look shiny and metal-like. The word family shows they are a 'group' of related wasps, so family Chalcididae means the group of small, often metallic wasps.