Lac Scales
- Pronunciation
- /LACK SKAYLZ/
- Category
- Economic Entomology
- Singular
- Lac Scale
- Plural
- Lac Scales
Definition
Scale insects (Hemiptera: Kerriidae) that are cultivated to produce shellac, a resin used in various applications.
Etymology
From the Persian word 'lak', meaning 'lac', adopted into Latin as 'lac', meaning 'resin'.
Example
The lac scales were traditionally harvested from trees in Southeast Asia, where they are used to produce shellac.
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Usage Notes
Lac scales are often associated with Southeast Asia and India, where they have been cultivated for centuries.