Chortoicetes terminifera
- Pronunciation
- /kor-TOE-i-seet-es ter-min-IF-er-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Chortoicetes terminifera
- Plural
- Chortoicetes terminifera
Definition
A species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, known for its potential to form large swarms and cause significant agricultural damage.
Etymology
From Greek 'chorto' meaning 'grass' and 'icetes' meaning 'belonging to', with 'terminifera' indicating 'bearing definite ends', referring to the species' wing characteristics.
Example
Chortoicetes terminifera is a significant pest in agricultural regions of Australia.