thysanopteron (Meaning)
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thysanopteron (n)
an insect of the order Thysanoptera
Synonyms & Antonyms of thysanopteron
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thysanopteron Sentence Examples
- The minute thysanopteron, known as a thrips, was observed feeding on the undersides of rose petals.
- Thysanopterons belong to the order Thysanoptera and are characterized by their narrow, elongated bodies and piercing mouthparts.
- The onion thrips, a species of thysanopteron, is a major pest of onions and other allium crops.
- Thysanopterons have an asymmetrical mouthpart complex, enabling them to rasp and puncture plant tissue.
- The hind wings of thysanopterons are fringed with hairs, giving them a feather-like appearance.
- Some thysanopterons are beneficial predators, such as the California thrips, which feeds on spider mites.
- Thrips damage plants by feeding on their sap, causing leaf discoloration, wilting, and fruit deformation.
- The most common control method for thysanopterons involves the use of insecticides.
- Thysanopterons have a complex life cycle involving several nymph stages before reaching adulthood.
- The study of thysanopterons is essential for understanding the ecology of insects and developing effective pest management strategies.
FAQs About the word thysanopteron
an insect of the order Thysanoptera
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The minute thysanopteron, known as a thrips, was observed feeding on the undersides of rose petals.
Thysanopterons belong to the order Thysanoptera and are characterized by their narrow, elongated bodies and piercing mouthparts.
The onion thrips, a species of thysanopteron, is a major pest of onions and other allium crops.
Thysanopterons have an asymmetrical mouthpart complex, enabling them to rasp and puncture plant tissue.
