aphids

Meanings

• noun

  Small, soft-bodied insects that feed on the sap of plants, especially members of the Aphididae family.

  - "The aphids on my roses are causing the leaves to curl."
  - "Aphids are a common pest in gardens and farms."

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Variants

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aphid , aphids , corn leaf aphid , corn leaf aphids , green peach aphid , green peach aphids , pea aphid , pea aphids , spotted alfalfa aphid , spotted alfalfa aphids , woolly aphid , woolly aphids , woolly aphis

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Etymology

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The word 'aphid' comes from the Greek word 'aphis', which means 'soft' or 'soft-bodied'.

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Trivia

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1. Aphids are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with over 4,000 described species.

2. Aphids have a complex life cycle that includes both sexual and asexual reproduction.

3. Some aphids produce honeydew, a sweet substance that ants collect and use as food.

4. Aphids are an important food source for many beneficial insects, including lady beetles and lacewings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aphididae: A family of insects that includes aphids, greenflies, and blackflies.

2. Aphid infestation: An excessive population of aphids that can cause damage to plants by feeding on their sap.

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Culture

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Aphids have been a subject of interest in various fields, including entomology, agriculture, and art. They have been depicted in works of literature, such as John Donne's 'The Flea', and in visual arts, particularly in surrealist and science fiction genres.

How to Memorize "aphids"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tiny, pear-shaped insect with long, thin legs and antennae.
   - Visualize aphids clustered together on the underside of a leaf.

2. associate
   

   - Associate aphids with the damage they cause to plants.
   - Remember that aphids are soft-bodied insects.

3. mnemonics
   

   - 'Aphids are tiny, pear-shaped pests.'
   - 'Soft-bodied insects, aphids, suck plant sap.'
   - 'Aphids: Always Pestering Hosts, Inflicting Damage.'

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