homopteran

Meanings

• noun

  A group of insects in the order Hemiptera and superorder Homoptera, characterized by the presence of sucking mouthparts and the production of honeydew.

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Variants

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homoptera , homopteran , homopterans , homopterous

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'homo' (same) and 'pteron' (wing), referring to the similar wings of adults in this order.

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Trivia

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1. Homopterans include aphids, cicadas, scale insects, and leafhoppers.

2. Some species of homopterans are known for their unique behaviors, such as the periodic cicada's long lifecycle and the aphid's production of a protective waxy coating called a 'honeydew'.

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1. Hemiptera: The order to which Homoptera belongs, characterized by the presence of a beak-like structure called a rostrum and membranous wings.

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Culture

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Homopterans, also known as true bugs, play an important role in various ecosystems as herbivores, predators, and decomposers. They have been studied extensively in entomology and are often used as model organisms in scientific research.

How to Memorize "homopteran"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bug with similar wings on both sides, sucking sap from a plant and excreting honeydew.

2. associate
   

   - Think of 'homo' meaning 'same' and 'pteran' meaning 'winged creature'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Homosapiens have opposable thumbs, but Homopterans have opposite wings'.

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