thysanoptera

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Noun thysanoptera has 1 sense

Thysanoptera, order Thysanoptera - thrips
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Insecta, class Insecta, Hexapoda, class Hexapoda
--₁ has members:
thysanopter, thysanopteron, thysanopterous insect; Thripidae, family Thripidae

Definitions from the Web

Thysanoptera

Definition: Thysanoptera is an order of small, slender insects commonly known as thrips. They are characterized by fringed wings and are typically harmful to plants as they feed by sucking sap and transmitting plant diseases.

Sample sentences:

The garden was infested with thysanoptera, resulting in stunted growth and wilting of the plants.
Thysanoptera can be a major pest in agricultural crops, causing significant yield losses.
The entomologist studied the life cycle of thysanoptera in order to develop effective control measures.

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