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Noun adelges piceae has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebAdelges piceaeDescription:Adelges piceae is a species of insect commonly known as the Balsam woolly adelgid. It is a small, sucking insect that infests fir and spruce trees, causing serious damage to the host plants. The adult adelgid is wingless and covered in a white wool-like substance, hence its name. Sample sentences:Noun (Entomology): The adelges piceae has been responsible for the decline of many fir and spruce forests in North America. Adjective: The balsam woolly adelgid, adelges piceae, infestation has been spreading rapidly throughout the region. Verb: The adelges piceae feeds on the sap of the trees, weakening their defenses and making them more susceptible to other diseases. Related products: | ||||
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