Dactylopius coccus
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the genus name 'Dactylopius' + 'coccus' meaning 'berry'.
مثال
- Dactylopius coccus is native to South America.
- The red dye obtained from Dactylopius coccus is widely used in the food and cosmetic industries.
- Farmers cultivate Dactylopius coccus for commercial purposes.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye