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locusta

/ləˈkʌs.tə/

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noun

/ləˈkʌs.tə/B2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное собственное имя, обозначающее род кузнечиков семейства Acrididae, обычно известных как саранча.

A scientific proper noun referring to a genus of grasshoppers within the family Acrididae, commonly known as locusts.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A genus of grasshoppersC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic genus within the family Acrididae, comprising certain species of grasshoppers or locusts.

    ruРод саранчовых

    • The genus Locusta includes the migratory locust.
    • Scientists classify Locusta under the family Acrididae.
    • Locusta species are known for their swarming behavior.
Forms
  • locustae plural form
  • locustae's possessive plural form
  • locusta's possessive singular form