Dactylopiidae (Noun)
Meaning
Cochineal insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cochineal insects, members of the family Dactylopiidae, have been used for centuries to produce a vibrant red dye.
- Cochineal insects of the family Dactylopiidae are scale insects that live on cacti and feed on their sap.
- The family Dactylopiidae is comprised of several species of cochineal insects, all of which produce the same pigment.
- The Dactylopiidae family is known for its unique life cycle, in which the cochineal insects undergo a complex process of metamorphosis.
- Insects of the family Dactylopiidae are still used today to produce a natural food coloring and cosmetic dye.