Coccidae (Noun)
Meaning
Scale insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Coccidae comprises a group of scale insects commonly known as soft scales.
- The study found that some species of Coccidae have developed a unique defense mechanism against natural predators.
- These scale insects, members of the family Coccidae, are notorious for their ability to secrete large amounts of honeydew.
- The parasitic wasp laid its eggs inside the body of a Coccidae species, eventually killing the scale insect.
- Farmers often seek to control Coccidae populations, as these pests can cause significant damage to crops.