homoptera

Meanings

• noun

  Rhynchotic insects or plant hoppers, characterized by their flat bodies, short antennae, and long hind legs for jumping.

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Variants

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homoptera , homopteran , homopterans , homopterous

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Etymology

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From Greek homo- 'same' + pteron 'wing'. Despite the name, not all homopterans have wings.

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Trivia

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1. Homopterans include aphids, cicadas, and leafhoppers.

2. Many homopterans produce honeydew, a sweet substance that ants and other insects feed on.

3. Some homopterans, like cicadas, have very long life cycles, with some species emerging only once every 17 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hemiptera: Superorder of insects that includes Homoptera and other groups, characterized by incomplete metamorphosis and the presence of a beak or rostrum.

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How to Memorize "homoptera"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, flat insect with short antennae and long hind legs. Picture it jumping from one leaf to another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a tiny, wingless insect that hops around on plants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word as 'same-winged hopper'.

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