Sciaridae (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus gnats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fungus gnats belong to the family Sciaridae, and they can infest plants by laying eggs in moist soil.
- Sciaridae fungus gnats are recognized for having dark gray to black bodies with distinctively long antennae.
- Homeowners may encounter fungus gnats from the Sciaridae family near indoor plants that receive overwatering.
- Fungus gnats in the Sciaridae family primarily feed on fungi, algae, and plant roots but do not bite humans.
- Adult Sciaridae fungus gnats are usually harmless but can be an indication of an underlying issue with the plant's soil.