Acrider: meaning, definitions and examples

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acrider

 

[ หˆeษช.krษช.dษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entomology

An acrider is a member of the family Acrididae, commonly known as grasshoppers. They are characterized by their powerful hind legs adapted for jumping and their ability to produce sounds by rubbing their wings together. These insects are found in a variety of habitats and play significant roles in ecosystems as both herbivores and prey for many animals.

Synonyms

grasshopper, hopper, locust

Examples of usage

  • The acrider jumped from one blade of grass to another.
  • Acriders are often seen in fields during the summer months.
  • Farmers sometimes struggle with the presence of acriders due to their feeding habits.

Translations

Translations of the word "acrider" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ acrider

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบั€ั–ะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฏใƒชใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acrider

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acrider

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํฌ๋ฆฌ๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุฑูŠุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ acrider

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ acrider

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ acrider

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ acrider

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acrider

Etymology

The term 'acrider' comes from the Latin word 'acris,' which means 'grasshopper' or 'locust.' The word evolved through various forms in Middle English and Old French before being standardized in the modern English usage. The Acrididae family has existed for millions of years, with fossil records tracing back to the Late Jurassic period. These insects have adapted to diverse environments, and their nomenclature reflects both their physical characteristics and their ecological significance. Grasshoppers, including acriders, have been significant in agriculture and culture, sometimes serving as symbols of abundance or pestilence. Their ability to disrupt crop production has made them a key focus in agricultural studies and pest control strategies.