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coccoidea

/kɒˈkɔɪ.di.ə/

Traduction: Superfamille d'insectes parasites des plantes, communément appelés cochenilles. Ils comprennent notamment les cochenilles farineuses et les cochenilles à bouclier.

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/kɒˈkɔɪ.di.ə/C2formalscientific
  • frSuperfamille d'insectes parasites des plantes, communément appelés cochenilles. Ils comprennent notamment les cochenilles farineuses et les cochenilles à bouclier.

A taxonomic superfamily of insects, commonly known as scale insects and mealybugs, which are plant parasites.

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  1. Scale insects and mealybugsC2formalscientific

    A superfamily of small, plant-sucking insects in the order Hemiptera, known for their protective waxy or scale-like covering.

    frCoccoïdes (cochenilles)

    • Coccoidea includes many species that are agricultural pests.
    • The waxy coating of Coccoidea helps protect them from predators.
    • Mealybugs, a type of Coccoidea, are often found on houseplants.