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aphid an insect of the order Hemiptera. They parasitize many plants during the warm seasons. Of interest in animal health are the black aphids, Aphis craccivora, which can exist in very large numbers on burr trefoil, Medicago polymorpha, and may stimulate the production of phytoallexins in the plant which then photosensitize animals grazing the infested pasture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Aphids, also known as the greenfly, blackfly or plant lice, are minute soft-bodied insects found worldwide that suck the sap from the stems and leaves of various plants and cause damaging effects to crops, fruit trees, gardens, house plants and more. |
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