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Chalcidae

Chalcidae

9.9
Small wasps that lay their eggs in other insects and help control pests
  • noun
  • /ˈkæl.sɪ.diː/
  • Specialized
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  • Many species within the Chalcidae family have metallic coloring.

Examples

  • The Chalcidae family includes various species of parasitic wasps.

  • The Chalcidae are known for their role in controlling pest populations as natural parasites.

  • Biologists collected samples from the Chalcidae to study their parasitic behavior.

  • Scientists study Chalcidae to understand their role in ecosystems.

  • The small wasps belonging to the family Chalcidae are often found in gardens, where they help control pest populations.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Chalcidae family while studying plant pests in the forest.

  • Many farmers rely on Chalcidae to help manage crop infestations by parasitizing harmful insects.

Synonyms

Chalcididae
vsChalcidae
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the plain name for that family without the control emphasis
family Chalcididae
vsChalcidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of very small wasps that lay eggs in other insects

is the general family name not stating higher taxonomic placement

Surface Forms

Chalcidae singular
Chalcidae plural

Etymology

The word Chalcidae comes from the Greek word chalkos, meaning 'copper' or 'bronze', because many of these small parasitic wasps have a shiny, metallic color. The ending -idae means 'a family' in scientific names, so the name points to a family of wasps known for their metal-like look.