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diptera

/ˈdɪp.tər.ə/

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noun

/ˈdɪp.tər.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический отряд насекомых, характеризующийся одной парой функциональных крыльев и сосущим или колющим ротовым аппаратом, включающий настоящих мух, комаров, мошек и долгоножек.

A taxonomic order of insects characterized by a single pair of functional wings and sucking or piercing mouthparts, encompassing true flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and crane flies.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A large order of insects characterized by having a single pair of functional wings and sucking or piercing mouthparts; includes true flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and crane flies.

    ruОтряд насекомых

    • The order Diptera includes over 150,000 described species worldwide.
    • Mosquitoes, belonging to Diptera, are known vectors for diseases like malaria.
    • Crane flies are often mistaken for large mosquitoes but are harmless members of Diptera.

    Synonymstwo-winged insects

Forms
  • diptera plural form
  • diptera' possessive plural form
  • diptera's possessive singular form