agromyza
|ag-ro-my-za|
C2
/ˌæɡrəˈmaɪzə/
leaf-mining fly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agromyza' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agros' meaning 'field' and 'myza' meaning 'fly'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'agromyza' has been used in scientific classification since the 19th century to describe this genus of flies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the genus of flies, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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