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bruchus pisorum

 

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Noun bruchus pisorum has 1 sense
  1. pea weevil, Bruchus pisorum - larvae live in and feed on seeds of the pea plant
    --1 is a kind of seed beetle, seed weevil
    --1 is a member of Bruchus, genus Bruchus

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Term: Bruchus Pisorum

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A species of beetle in the family Chrysomelidae which attacks the seeds of various leguminous plants, especially peas.

Usage: This insect is primarily found in agricultural fields and can cause significant damage to pea crops.

Sample Sentence:

The farmers were devastated when they discovered that their pea plants had been infested with Bruchus Pisorum, as it drastically reduced their harvest.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to or characteristic of the species of beetle, Bruchus Pisorum.

Usage: The Bruchus Pisorum beetle is a common pest in many pea-growing regions.

Sample Sentence:

The researcher carefully examined the characteristics of Bruchus Pisorum infestation to develop effective pest control measures.


Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To infest or attack leguminous plants, particularly peas, like the Bruchus Pisorum beetle does.

Usage: The pea crop has been significantly affected by the Bruchus Pisorum beetle, which tends to bruchus pisorum the seeds.

Sample Sentence:

If left uncontrolled, the Bruchus Pisorum beetles will quickly bruchus pisorum the pea pods, rendering them inedible.


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