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Prociphilus

Prociphilus

9.9
A small insect like a woolly aphid that feeds on plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Prociphilus species are known for their woolly appearance.

Examples

  • The infestation was identified as belonging to the genus Prociphilus.

  • Some Prociphilus aphids secrete a waxy substance for protection.

  • Researchers discovered a new species of Prociphilus in the maple grove.

  • Have you ever studied Prociphilus in your biology class?

  • Researchers discovered a new species of Prociphilus in the maple grove.

  • Some Prociphilus aphids secrete a waxy substance for protection.

  • The infestation was identified as belonging to the genus Prociphilus.

Compounds

Prociphilus tessellatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect that feeds on alder trees and makes white woolly patches

Surface Forms

Prociphilus singular
Prociphili plural

Etymology

The word Prociphilus ends with -philus, an old Greek part that means 'loving' or 'fond of'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Prociphilus as 'plant-loving' small insects (aphids) that feed on and stay on certain plants.