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coccid insect vs mealybug

mealybug vs coccid insect

coccid insect and mealybug both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coccid insect Yes No No No
mealybug Yes No No No
As nouns, mealybug is a hyponym of coccid insect; that is, mealybug is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coccid insect:
  • coccid insect: scale insects and mealybugs
  • mealybug: scalelike plant-eating insect coated with a powdery waxy secretion; destructive especially of fruit trees
Other hyponyms of coccid insect include scale insect, mealy bug.
coccid insect (noun) mealybug (noun)
scale insects and mealybugs scalelike plant-eating insect coated with a powdery waxy secretion; destructive especially of fruit trees
Difference between coccid insect and mealybug

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