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tribolium

 

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Noun tribolium has 1 sense
  1. Tribolium, genus Tribolium - flour beetles
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Tenebrionidae, family Tenebrionidae
    --1 has members: flour beetle, flour weevil

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Tribolium

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Noun

1. Any of various small beetles of the genus Tribolium, typically reddish-brown in color, known for being common household pests that infest stored grain, flour, and cereal products. Tribolium beetles are also referred to as flour beetles or grain beetles.

Example sentence: The tribolium infestation in the pantry ruined most of the cereal boxes.

Noun

2. A genus of beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, including several species known for their ability to feed on stored products.

Example sentence: The lab researcher studied the behavior of tribolium beetles to find effective pest control methods.

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