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ephemeroptera

/ɪˌfɛməˈrɒptərə/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ɪˌfɛməˈrɒptərə/

uncountable · proper noun

A scientific noun referring to an order of insects commonly known as mayflies, characterized by a short adult lifespan.

  • 🇷🇺Научное название отряда насекомых, широко известных как подёнки, характеризующихся короткой продолжительностью жизни взрослой особи.
  1. Mayflies C2 formal scientific

    An order of aquatic insects known for their very short adult lifespan, typically living only a few hours to a day.

    • Ephemeroptera are often used as bioindicators of water quality.
    • The adult Ephemeroptera emerge in large swarms near rivers and lakes.
    • Scientists study Ephemeroptera to understand aquatic ecosystem health.

    🇷🇺Подёнки

  • ephemeroptera plural form
  • ephemeroptera' possessive plural form
  • ephemeroptera's possessive singular form