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wax in·sect
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wax insectnoun
any of various insects that secrete a waxy substance
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wax insect
A wax insect is a type of insect, specifically from the superfamily Coccoidea, or scale insects, known for producing a waxy substance. This substance can serve multiple purposes from protection to camouflage. However, the term "wax insect" is most commonly associated with the Chinese wax insect scale (Ceroplastes ceriferus) which produces large amounts of wax utilized in commercial production.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wax insect in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wax insect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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