Pink Bollworm (Noun)
Meaning
Larvae of a gelechiid moth introduced from Asia; feeds on the seeds of cotton bolls.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pink bollworm is a highly destructive pest that can cause significant damage to cotton crops worldwide.
- Farmers in the southern United States have been battling the pink bollworm for decades, using various methods to control its population.
- The larvae of the pink bollworm feed on the seeds of cotton bolls, causing the cotton fibers to become weak and brittle.
- Scientists have been working to develop genetically modified cotton varieties that are resistant to the pink bollworm.
- The introduction of the pink bollworm from Asia has had a devastating impact on the global cotton industry, resulting in significant economic losses.