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单词 chalcid
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Definition of chalcid in English:

chalcid

(also chalcid wasp)
noun ˈkalsɪdˈkalsid
  • A minute metallic-coloured parasitic wasp of a large group whose members lay eggs inside the eggs of other insects.

    Superfamily Chalcidoidea, order Hymenoptera

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The chalcid wasps that develop in fig tree inflorescences have often been used to study alternative reproductive behaviors.
    • All species analyzed in this study are organized according to current chalcid taxonomy.
    • We identified a high level of mortality to stem beetles due to the attack of the chalcid.
    • It features unique footage of one of the world's smallest insects, a chalcid wasp known as a fairyfly.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Chalcis (genus name), from Greek khalkos 'copper, brass', + -id3.

 
 

Definition of chalcid in US English:

chalcid

(also chalcid wasp)
nounˈkalsid
  • A minute parasitic wasp of a large group whose members lay eggs inside the eggs of other insects. They typically have bright metallic coloration.

    Superfamily Chalcidoidea, order Hymenoptera

    Example sentencesExamples
    • All species analyzed in this study are organized according to current chalcid taxonomy.
    • The chalcid wasps that develop in fig tree inflorescences have often been used to study alternative reproductive behaviors.
    • It features unique footage of one of the world's smallest insects, a chalcid wasp known as a fairyfly.
    • We identified a high level of mortality to stem beetles due to the attack of the chalcid.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Chalcis (genus name), from Greek khalkos ‘copper, brass’, + -id.

 
 
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