bark-louse

• Substantivo que designa qualquer um de vários pequenos insetos que vivem na casca de plantas ou árvores.

A noun referring to any of several small insects that live on the bark of plants.

plural irregular

1. Bark-dwelling insectC1formalscientific

   Any of several small insects that live on the bark of plants, often feeding on lichens or algae.

   Escaravelho da casca

   • The bark-louse is commonly found on old oak trees.
   • Entomologists study bark-lice to understand their role in forest ecosystems.
   • A magnifying glass is needed to observe the tiny bark-louse.

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