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Definition of "aphid" []

  • Any of various small, soft-bodied insects of the family Aphididae that have mouthparts specially adapted for piercing and feed by sucking sap from plants. Also called plant louse. (noun)

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Use "aphid" in a sentence
  • "Larvae, often called "aphid lions,"are among the most efficient predators of aphids."
  • "February 23rd, 2010 WASHINGTON - Scientists from more than 10 nations took part in the sequencing and analysis of the genome of the pea aphid, which is considered as the "mosquito" of the plant world."
  • "Washington, Feb 23: Scientists from more than 10 nations took part in the sequencing and analysis of the genome of the pea aphid, which is considered as the"