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diaspididae

/ˌdaɪ.əˈspɪd.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌdaɪ.əˈspɪd.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства насекомых, известных как щитовки, которые являются мелкими вредителями, питающимися соком растений и образующими защитное восковое покрытие.

A scientific noun referring to a family of insects commonly known as armored scales, which are small, plant-sucking pests that produce a protective waxy covering.

proper noun

  1. Armored scalesC2formalscientific

    A family of insects known as armored scale insects, which are small, plant-parasitic pests that secrete a protective waxy covering.

    ruЩитовки

    • Diaspididae includes many species that damage fruit trees.
    • The armored scales of Diaspididae are difficult to remove from plants.
    • Entomologists study Diaspididae to develop better pest control methods.
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  • diaspididae' possessive plural form
  • diaspididae's possessive singular form