Genus Aphis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Aphis includes many species of small, soft-bodied insects that are often found on the undersides of leaves or on tender shoots of fruit trees and vegetables.
- Species of the genus Aphis can transmit plant viruses as they feed on plant sap, causing significant economic losses to agricultural industries.
- The genus Aphis is notorious for its ability to rapidly reproduce and evolve resistance to insecticides, making it a challenging pest to control.
- In gardens and orchards, the genus Aphis can be managed through integrated pest management techniques, including introducing natural predators and using insecticidal soap.
- The most common species of the genus Aphis that affects fruit trees is the green apple aphid, which causes curled or distorted leaves and can reduce fruit production.