Genus Anthonomus (Noun)
Meaning
Weevils destructive of cultivated plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Acorn Weevil is a species within the genus Anthonomus, a group known for its destructive impact on various cultivated plants.
- Genus Anthonomus, which comprises the flower weevils, has numerous species responsible for inflicting damage to multiple agricultural crops worldwide.
- Researchers identified the Plum Curculio as a species of the genus Anthonomus that frequently infests stone fruits, causing considerable losses for farmers.
- Species within the genus Anthonomus have become significant pests, feeding on an array of crops and negatively affecting their productivity.
- One particularly problematic weevil from the genus Anthonomus is the Boll Weevil, known for severely damaging cotton plants across various regions.