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thrips

US /θrɪps/
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Kata Nama

thrips

any of various minute insects of the order Thysanoptera, typically having a slender body and two pairs of narrow, fringed wings, feeding on plant sap and often damaging crops.

Contoh:
The farmer noticed tiny thrips damaging his tomato plants.
Petani itu menyedari thrips kecil merosakkan tanaman tomato beliau.
Thrips can transmit viruses between plants.
Thrips boleh menyebarkan virus antara tumbuhan.