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psyllid

/ˈsɪl.ɪd/

Tradução: Inseto pequeno e ativo, semelhante a uma cigarra, com pernas traseiras adaptadas para saltar e que se alimenta da seiva das plantas.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsɪl.ɪd/

A small, active insect resembling a cicada, with hind legs adapted for jumping, that feeds on plant juices.

  • 🇵🇹Inseto pequeno e ativo, semelhante a uma cigarra, com pernas traseiras adaptadas para saltar e que se alimenta da seiva das plantas.
  1. Plant-feeding insect C1 formal scientific

    A small, active insect resembling a cicada, with hind legs adapted for jumping, that feeds on plant juices.

    • The psyllid infestation damaged the citrus trees in the orchard.
    • Gardeners often struggle to control psyllids on their tomato plants.
    • Researchers are studying the life cycle of the psyllid to find better pest control methods.

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  • psyllids plural form
  • psyllids' possessive plural form
  • psyllid's possessive singular form