Insects Word Search — Quick

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Insects word list, defined

TAIL /tɛɪl/ · noun, verb
The back part of an animal's body, typically extending from the hips to the end of the spine. To follow or come after something. Related: rear, hindquarters, aft, end.
ALAR /ˈeɪlər/ · adjective
Relating to or situated on a wing, especially in birds and insects; in human anatomy, pertaining to the alae (wing-like flares) of the nose. Related: alate, winged, alary, pinional.
BITING /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/ · verb (present participle of bite); adjective; noun
As the present participle of the verb "bite," biting means cutting or gripping with the teeth. As an adjective, it describes something painfully sharp or severe — such as cold wind — or incisive and harsh in manner, as of criticism or wit. Related: piercing, sharp, cutting, acerbic.
BORER /ˈbɔːrər/ (US: /ˈbɔːrɚ/) · noun
A person or tool that drills or bores holes, or an insect whose larvae tunnel into and damage wood, plants, or other materials. Related: drill, auger, grub, larva.
ANT /ænt/ · noun
A small, typically wingless social insect of the family Formicidae that lives in organized colonies and is known for its strength relative to its size. Related: emmet, pismire, formicid.
CULEX /ˈkjuː.lɛks/ · noun
A genus of mosquitoes that includes several species which transmit diseases to humans, most notably West Nile virus, filariasis, and various encephalitides; also, in classical Latin, a gnat or midge. Related: mosquito, gnat, midge, insect.
ACARI /ˈækəraɪ/ · noun
Acari is the plural of 'acarus', referring to mites and ticks — small arachnids of the order Acari, many of which are parasitic or cause skin conditions such as scabies. Related: mites, ticks, arachnids.

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