Ceratitis Capitata (Noun)
Meaning
Small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ceratitis capitata is considered one of the most serious pests in many fruit-producing countries around the world.
- The ceratitis capitata has been a significant threat to California's agricultural industry since its discovery in the state in 1975.
- Entomologists are studying the mating habits of ceratitis capitata in order to develop more effective control methods.
- Infestations of ceratitis capitata have resulted in the establishment of quarantines in several major citrus-producing areas.
- Growers use traps and biological control methods to minimize the impact of ceratitis capitata on their crops.