Tephritid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tephritid is a noun meaning A member of the Tephritidae, a family of fruit flies.
Meaning
A member of the Tephritidae, a family of fruit flies.
More Meanings
- Relating to this family.
Example Sentences
The long-term goal of the proposed research is to provide a range of tools that will facilitate management of invasive tephritid pests, thus decreasing control costs and environmental impact.
Word Forms
- tephritids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tephiritid, tephritoid, trypetid, fruitfly, phlaeothripid, termitaphidid.
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