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anthonomus

/ænˈθɒn.ə.məs/

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noun

/ænˈθɒn.ə.məs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод долгоносиков, известных своей разрушительностью для культурных растений.

A genus of weevils known for being destructive to cultivated plants.

proper noun

  1. Weevil genusC2formalscientific

    A genus of small weevils in the family Curculionidae, many species of which are destructive to cultivated plants.

    ruРод долгоносиков

    • The Anthonomus grandis, or boll weevil, is a major pest of cotton crops.
    • Farmers use integrated pest management to control Anthonomus populations.
    • Several species of Anthonomus are known to damage fruit trees and ornamental plants.
Forms
  • anthonomi plural form
  • anthonomi' possessive plural form
  • anthonomus's possessive singular form