Gynopara

Pronunciation
/jin-o-PAR-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Gynopara
Plural
Gynoparae

Definition

In aphids, viviparous females that are produced on the primary host in the autumn and then migrate to the secondary host to produce new females that mate and deposit eggs.

Etymology

Greek 'gyn-', meaning 'female', and '-para' meaning 'produce'.

Example

Gynoparae are essential for the reproductive cycle of aphids, allowing them to colonize both primary and secondary hosts.

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