hemipterous (Meaning)
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hemipterous (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Hemiptera.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hemipterous
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hemipterous Sentence Examples
- Hemipterous insects possess piercing and sucking mouthparts adapted for extracting fluids from plants or animals.
- The bed bug, a notorious hemipterous pest, feeds on human blood and can transmit diseases.
- Aphids, tiny hemipterous insects, are often found clustering on plant stems and leaves, feeding on their sap.
- The assassin bug, a hemipterous predator, utilizes its powerful beak to inject venom into its prey.
- The lacewing, a beneficial hemipterous insect, consumes aphids and other small insects that can harm plants.
- The giant water bug, the largest hemipterous insect, is a fearsome aquatic predator that can pierce the skin of small animals.
- Hemipterous insects exhibit a wide range of developmental stages, including nymph and adult forms.
- The exoskeleton of hemipterous insects is covered in a waxy layer that provides protection and reduces water loss.
- Some hemipterous species, such as the stink bug, emit foul odors as a defense mechanism against predators.
- Hemipterous insects play significant ecological roles as herbivores, predators, and pollinators in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
FAQs About the word hemipterous
Of or pertaining to the Hemiptera.
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Hemipterous insects possess piercing and sucking mouthparts adapted for extracting fluids from plants or animals.
The bed bug, a notorious hemipterous pest, feeds on human blood and can transmit diseases.
Aphids, tiny hemipterous insects, are often found clustering on plant stems and leaves, feeding on their sap.
The assassin bug, a hemipterous predator, utilizes its powerful beak to inject venom into its prey.
