planococcus citri

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Noun planococcus citri has 1 sense

citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri - feeds on a wide variety of cultivated plants but especially destructive to citrus
--₁ is a kind of mealybug, mealy bug
--₁ is a member of Planococcus, genus Planococcus

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Term: Planococcus Citri

Description:

Planococcus Citri, also known as the citrus mealybug, is a small, sap-sucking insect that belongs to the family Pseudococcidae. This pest is a common nuisance in citrus orchards and is capable of causing significant damage to fruit crops.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun (Organism):

Definition: A small, sap-sucking insect that infests citrus plants and causes damage to fruit crops.

Example sentence: Farmers use various methods such as biological controls and insecticides to manage the population of Planococcus Citri in their orchards.

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