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psocid
[ soh-sid, sos-id ]
noun
- any of numerous minute winged insects of the family Psocidae (order Psocoptera), including most of the common barklice, having mouth parts adapted for chewing and feeding on fungi, lichens, algae, decaying plant material, etc., and occurring on the bark of trees and the leaves of plants.
- any member of the order Psocoptera, comprising the booklice and barklice.
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Other Words From
- pso·cine [soh, -sahyn, sos, -ahyn], adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
In shape of body and character of the mouth-parts they are most nearly allied to the Psocid.
From Project Gutenberg
These insects are very closely allied to the Psocid in their habits.
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