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geometridae

/ˌdʒiː.əˈme.trɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌdʒiː.əˈme.trɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий большое семейство бабочек, чьи личинки известны как землемеры или пяденицы из-за их характерного петлеобразного движения.

A scientific term referring to a large family of moths, whose larvae are commonly known as measuring worms or inchworms due to their distinctive looping movement.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Measuring wormsC2formalscientific

    A large family of moths whose caterpillars are known as inchworms or loopers, characterized by their distinctive looping movement.

    ruПяденицы

    • The Geometridae family includes thousands of species found worldwide.
    • Geometridae caterpillars are often called measuring worms because of their unique way of moving.
    • Many Geometridae species are important for pollination.