Coccoidea
- Pronunciation
- /ko-KOY-dee-uh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Coccoid
- Plural
- Coccoidea
Definition
A superfamily of scale insects characterized by their soft, wax-covered bodies and often found on a variety of host plants.
Etymology
From Greek 'kokkos', meaning 'a berry' or 'small seed'.
Example
Coccoidea are considered important pests in agriculture due to their ability to damage crops and transmit diseases.