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Thripidae

Definition: Thripidae refers to a family of small, slender insects belonging to the order Thysanoptera. This family consists of numerous species commonly known as thrips, characterized by their fringed wings and diverse habits.

Senses

1. Noun (Plural: Thripidae): A family of tiny, delicate insects with narrow fringed wings, often causing damage to crops and ornamental plants.
2. Noun (Singular: Thripid): A member of the family Thripidae, commonly known as a thrip.
3. Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the family Thripidae or the insects belonging to it.

Examples

Noun: The infestation of Thripidae in the tomato plants devastated the crop yield this season.

Noun: I spotted a Thripid crawling on the blossom of my rose plant.

Adjective: Researchers conducted a study on the Thripidae species found in local crop fields.

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