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liposcelis

/lɪˈpɒs.ə.lɪs/

Traduction: Genre d'insectes de la famille des Psocidae, communément appelés poux des livres.

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/lɪˈpɒs.ə.lɪs/C2formalscientific
  • frGenre d'insectes de la famille des Psocidae, communément appelés poux des livres.

A genus of insects belonging to the family Psocidae, commonly known as booklice.

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  1. A genus of bookliceC2formalscientific

    A genus of tiny, wingless insects in the family Liposcelididae, commonly known as booklice, often found in damp environments and feeding on mold or starchy materials.

    frLiposcelis (genre de poux des livres)

    • Liposcelis species are frequently discovered in old books and stored grains.
    • The entomologist identified the specimen as belonging to the genus Liposcelis.
    • Infestations of Liposcelis can be controlled by reducing humidity.