Genus Acanthoscelides (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Bruchidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Acanthoscelides is a genus of seed weevils commonly found attacking legumes and other plants.
- The larvae of Acanthoscelides feed on various seeds, including kidney beans and peas.
- Acanthoscelides is one of the most economically important genera of Bruchidae due to their widespread damage to stored legume seeds.
- Several species of Acanthoscelides are known for their highly specialized feeding behavior, often associated with a single plant species.
- Acanthoscelides obtectus is a well-studied species within the genus that has become a model organism for studying the biology and ecology of seed weevils.