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Phloeothripidae

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Phloe·​o·​thrip·​i·​dae | \ ˌflēōˈthripəˌdē \

Definition of Phloeothripidae

: a widely distributed family of thrips many of which are serious pests on a great variety of plants

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History and Etymology for Phloeothripidae

New Latin, from Phloeothrips, type genus (from Greek phloios, phloos bark + thrips) + -idae

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“Phloeothripidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phloeothripidae. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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