Pseudococcus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Pseudococcidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pseudococcus is a type genus of the Pseudococcidae family, commonly known as mealybugs, which are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap.
- The pseudococcus mealybug is a significant pest in many agricultural regions, causing damage to a wide range of crops.
- Pseudococcus longispinus is a species of mealybug that is known to infest citrus and other fruit trees.
- Mealybugs in the genus Pseudococcus are often found in colonies on the stems and leaves of infested plants.
- The pseudococcus mealybug has a distinctive white, cottony appearance due to the presence of waxy secretions on its body.