Genus Dendroctonus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of small bark beetles destructive especially to mature conifers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Dendroctonus includes various species of small bark beetles that cause significant damage to mature conifers.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Dendroctonus to better understand the behavior and ecological impact of these destructive insects.
- Several species within the genus Dendroctonus are known to infest and kill large numbers of coniferous trees, leading to widespread forest decline.
- The mountain pine beetle, a member of the genus Dendroctonus, is a major pest of pine trees in North America.
- The genus Dendroctonus is of particular concern to foresters and land managers due to the significant economic and ecological impacts of these bark beetles.