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coccid
[ kok-sid ]
noun
- any of various related bugs of the superfamily Coccoidea, comprising the scale insects.
coccid
/ ˈkɒksɪd /
noun
- any homopterous insect of the superfamily Coccoidea, esp any of the family Coccidae, which includes the scale insects
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Word History and Origins
Origin of coccid1
C19: from New Latin Coccidae; see coccus
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Example Sentences
It is to be observed that in no case is more than one parasite to be found in a Coccid.
From Project Gutenberg
The heterogamy of the allied Coccid is practically the same as that of the Aphid.
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The male coccid passes through a passive stage (fig. 4) before attaining the perfect condition.
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Coccid—California Coccid exchanged for specimens from all parts of the world.
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