pea aphid

noun

: a widely distributed aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) that is a serious pest on legumes (such as alfalfa, pea, and clover)

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High-speed photography and mathematical modeling revealed the secret of the pea aphid. —

Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2013 The latest potential deviant is the pea aphid , a foe to farmers and a friend to geneticists. —

Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2012 The pea aphid’s story tells us that genetic swaps between complex species like fungi and animals are possible, although probably still rare. —

Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2010 The reason for these trends is simple: the pea aphid naturally outcompetes the black bean aphid. —

Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2012 The pea aphid carries guardian bacteria called Hamiltonella defensa that protect their host from parasitic wasp. —

Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2011