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Liposcelis

Liposcelis

9.9
A very small insect like a book louse often found near books and stored food
  • noun
  • /ˌlaɪpəˈsɛlɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The tiny insects belonging to the genus Liposcelis are commonly referred to as booklice.

Examples

  • Scientists identified several species of Liposcelis in the stored grain samples.

  • Infestations of Liposcelis can cause problems in libraries and archives.

  • Look out for Liposcelis!

  • The Liposcelis species can often be found in libraries.

  • Infestations of Liposcelis can cause problems in libraries and archives.

  • Scientists identified several species of Liposcelis in the stored grain samples.

  • The tiny insects in the genus Liposcelis are commonly known as booklice.

Synonyms

booklouse
vsLiposcelis
9.9

A very small insect without wings that eats and damages old books and papers

is the scientific genus name used in taxonomy for these insects

Compounds

Liposcelis divinatorius
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wingless insect that eats and damages books and papers

Surface Forms

Liposcelis singular
Liposcelis plural

Etymology

Liposcelis is the scientific name for tiny insects known as booklice. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the parts lipo- meaning 'fat' and -scelis meaning 'leg', so imagine a small, rounded bug with short legs, which connects the name to these little booklice.