thysanoptera
/ˌθɪsəˈnɒptərə/
noun
- An order of very small, slender insects with fringed wings, commonly known as thrips; many species are plant pests.
- Gardeners often struggle with Thysanoptera infestations on roses and tomatoes.
- The study of Thysanoptera is important for agriculture because some thrips transmit plant viruses.
- Thysanoptera includes over 6,000 species of thrips, many of which damage crops by sucking plant juices.
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