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acanthoscelides
 

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Noun acanthoscelides has 1 sense
  1. Acanthoscelides, genus Acanthoscelides - a genus of Bruchidae
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Bruchidae, family Bruchidae
    --1 has members: bean weevil, Acanthoscelides obtectus

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Acanthoscelides

Definition: A genus of beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as bean weevils.

Examples:

As a Noun:

  1. The acanthoscelides infestation damaged the entire bean crop.
  2. Researchers are studying ways to control the population of acanthoscelides in agricultural fields.

As an Adjective:

  1. The acanthoscelides larvae display distinctive markings.
  2. The farmers implemented a preventive measure to avoid acanthoscelides damage.

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