Definition of Physopoda. Meaning of Physopoda. Synonyms of Physopoda

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Definition of Physopoda

Physopoda
Physopoda Phy*sop"o*da, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a bellows + -poda.] (Zo["o]l.) Same as Thysanoptera.
Physopoda
Thysanoptera Thy`sa*nop"te*ra, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. ? a fringe + ? a wing.] (Zo["o]l.) A division of insects, considered by some writers a distinct order, but regarded by others as belonging to the Hemiptera. They are all of small size, and have narrow, broadly fringed wings with rudimentary nervures. Most of the species feed upon the juices of plants, and some, as those which attack grain, are very injurious to crops. Called also Physopoda. See Thrips.

Meaning of Physopoda from wikipedia

- lice, freckle bugs, harvest bugs, and physopods. The older group name "physopoda" references the bladder-like tips to the tarsi of the legs. The name of...
- Schulthess, 1927 i c g Bembix persimilis R. Turner, 1917 i c g Bembix physopoda Handlirsch, 1893 i c g Bembix pikati Evans and Matthews, 1973 i c g Bembix...