aleurodidae
|a-leur-o-di-dae|
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/əˌlʊəˈrɒdɪdiː/
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/əˌljʊəˈrɒdɪdiː/
whitefly family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aleurodidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aleuron,' where 'aleuron' meant 'flour,' referring to the powdery wax on the wings of these insects.
Historical Evolution
'aleuron' transformed into the scientific classification 'aleurodidae' in modern taxonomy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the powdery appearance, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a family of insects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of small, white, sap-sucking insects known as whiteflies, which are pests of many plants.
The aleurodidae are known to cause significant damage to crops.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/18 15:06