Aphidoidea
Aphidoidea
Aphidoidea (pronounced: a-fi-doy-dea) is a superfamily within the order Hemiptera, commonly known as aphids or plant lice.
Etymology
The term "Aphidoidea" is derived from the Greek word "aphis" meaning "aphid" and the suffix "-oidea" which is used to denote a higher rank of family in taxonomy.
Description
Aphids are small sap-sucking insects that are among the most destructive pests on cultivated plants in temperate regions. They are capable of rapid increase in numbers by asexual reproduction. The Aphidoidea family includes many different species, some of which are serious pests for agriculture and horticulture.
Life Cycle
The life cycle of Aphidoidea is complex and includes both sexual and asexual reproduction, viviparous (giving birth to live young) and oviparous (laying eggs) forms. Most species overwinter as eggs but there are also some species that maintain their colonies all winter.
Related Terms
- Hemiptera: The order of insects to which aphids belong.
- Asexual reproduction: A type of reproduction where offspring arise from a single organism.
- Viviparous: Giving birth to live offspring that have developed inside the parent.
- Oviparous: The process of laying eggs that continue to develop after being laid.
See Also
- Insecta: The class of invertebrates within the arthropod phylum that includes aphids.
- Pest (organism): Organisms that cause damage to crops or ornamental plants.
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aphidoidea
- Wikipedia's article - Aphidoidea
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