APHIS

n. insect which sucks sap from plants

Aphis may refer to:Aphis, a genus of aphid speciesAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) -- organizational unit of the USDA
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is an operating unit of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).APHIS' mission (2003): To protect the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources. (APHIS website)APHIS aims to protect American animals, plants, and the agricultural industry by offering:Protection from invasive non-native plants, animals, insects, and diseasesMonitoring and management of existing agricultural pests and diseasesResolution and management of trade issues related to animal or plant healthPrevention or cessation of the inhumane treatment (of animals)
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Noun
1. type genus of the Aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables
(synonym) genus Aphis
(hypernym) arthropod genus
(member-holonym) Aphididae, family Aphididae
(member-meronym) apple aphid, green apple aphid, Aphis pomi

(n.)
A genus of insects belonging to the order Hemiptera and family Aphidae, including numerous species known as plant lice and green flies.
  

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USA) Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that oversees protection of animal and plant resources, including transgenics. (see: BRS)