Tetranychidae

Pronunciation
/teh-TRAH-nih-kih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Tetranychid
Plural
Tetranychids

Definition

A family of mites commonly known as spider mites. They are agricultural pests worldwide, known for their ability to infest a wide range of crops.

Etymology

From Greek 'tetra' meaning 'four', and 'nychos' meaning 'claw'.

Example

The Tetranychidae family includes various species that cause significant damage to crops.

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