Thripidae (Noun)
Meaning
Thrips.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Thripidae is a family of insects commonly known as thrips, which are tiny insects that feed on plant sap.
- The order Thysanoptera consists of over 6,000 species, with the family Thripidae being one of the largest.
- Thripidae are known to cause significant damage to crops, gardens, and agricultural fields worldwide.
- Some species of Thripidae are also known to transmit plant viruses, further exacerbating the problem.
- The family Thripidae is often divided into subfamilies, with some of the most common being Dendrothripinae and Thripinae.