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liposcelis

/lɪˈpɒs.ə.lɪs/

Tradução: Gênero de insetos da família Psocidae, conhecidos popularmente como piolhos-de-livro.

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noun

/lɪˈpɒs.ə.lɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ptGênero de insetos da família Psocidae, conhecidos popularmente como piolhos-de-livro.

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

nome próprio

  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.

    ptGênero de piolhos-de-livro

    • 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.