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psocid

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun psocid has 1 sense
  1. psocid - small winged insect living on the bark and leaves of trees and feeding on e.g. fungi and decaying plant matter
    --1 is a kind of
    psocopterous insect
    --1 is a member of Psocidae, family Psocidae
    --1 has particulars: bark-louse, bark louse

Definitions from the Web

Psocid

Description:

A psocid, also known as a book louse, is a tiny insect belonging to the order Psocodea. They are commonly found in damp environments and feed on mold and other organic matter. Psocids are known for their small size and distinctive shape, which resembles that of a louse.

Sample Sentences:

1. I found a psocid crawling on the pages of my old book.

2. The presence of psocids in the kitchen cabinets indicated a moisture problem.

3. Book lice, or psocids, can be a nuisance when they infest stored food products.

4. The museum had to take special measures to control the psocids that were damaging the delicate artifacts.

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