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Vocabulary Entry
sciarid
|noun
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noun
A member of the family Sciaridae, commonly known as dark-winged fungus gnats, which are small flies that are usually found in damp, fungal-rich environments.
Example Sentences
"The sciarid larvae were devouring the roots of the seedlings."
"I noticed a swarm of sciarids near the compost heap."
"Researching sciarid behavior helps in understanding fungal ecosystems."