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Ceratitis

Ceratitis

9.9
A small fly that lays eggs in fruit and damages crops
  • noun
  • /sɛrəˈtɪtɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Ceratitis genus includes species responsible for widespread damage to fruit crops.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying Ceratitis to develop better pest control methods.

  • The Ceratitis fly is notorious for ruining crops.

  • Infestation by Ceratitis can lead to severe economic losses for farmers.

  • Farmers are worried about the Ceratitis invasion.

  • Infestation by Ceratitis can lead to severe economic losses for farmers.

  • The Ceratitis genus includes species responsible for widespread damage to fruit crops.

  • Scientists are studying Ceratitis to develop better pest control methods.

Synonyms

genus Ceratitis
vsCeratitis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fruit flies like the Mediterranean fruit fly that damage crops

is the simple scientific name form without the explicit genus label

Compounds

Ceratitis capitata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small black and white fruit fly that lays eggs inside fruit like oranges

genus Ceratitis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fruit flies like the Mediterranean fruit fly that damage crops

Surface Forms

Ceratitis singular
Ceratitises plural

Etymology

Ceratitis probably comes from a Greek root cerat- meaning 'horn', which is a helpful way to remember the small horn-like shapes on parts of some flies. So, think of a little 'horned' fly — the name refers to this group of fruit flies that can damage crops.