Schistocerca americana

Pronunciation
/shist-oh-SER-kuh ah-mer-i-kan-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Schistocerca americana
Plural
Schistocercae americana

Definition

A species of grasshopper known for its swarming behavior, particularly in agricultural areas.

Etymology

From Greek 'schistos', meaning 'split' or 'divided', and 'keras', meaning 'horn'. The species name 'americana' refers to its native range in North America.

Example

Schistocerca americana outbreaks can cause significant damage to crops due to their large numbers.

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