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dactylopius coccus
 

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Noun dactylopius coccus has 1 sense
  1. cochineal insect, cochineal, Dactylopius coccus - Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
    --1 is a kind of scale insect
    --1 is a member of Dactylopius, genus Dactylopius

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Dactylopius Coccus

Noun: Dactylopius coccus is a type of scale insect commonly known as cochineal. It is native to Central and South America and is widely cultivated for its red dye. Example Sentence: The dactylopius coccus is harvested and dried to create a vibrant natural red dye. Noun (Plural): Dactylopius coccus refers to multiple scale insects of the cochineal species. Example Sentence: The farmers collected the dactylopius coccus from the cactus plants to produce their own dye. Adjective: The dactylopius coccus dye has become a popular choice among eco-friendly artists. Example Sentence: She used dactylopius coccus dye to fantastic effect in her intricately woven tapestries. Related Products on Amazon: - Cochineal Extract - Cochineal Dye - Natural Dyes
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