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mecoptera

/mɪˈkɒp.tər.ə/

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noun

/mɪˈkɒp.tər.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтряд хищных насекомых, характеризующийся длинными перепончатыми крыльями и вытянутой клювовидной головой с грызущим ротовым аппаратом на конце.

An order of carnivorous insects characterized by long membranous wings and elongated beaklike heads with chewing mouthparts at the tip.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Order of carnivorous insectsC2formalscientific

    An order of insects that are typically carnivorous, characterized by long membranous wings and elongated beaklike heads with chewing mouthparts at the tip.

    ruСкорпионницы

    • Mecoptera are often called scorpionflies due to the male's tail-like reproductive organ.
    • Most Mecoptera species are found in moist environments near streams or forests.
    • Fossil records show that Mecoptera were abundant during the Permian period.
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  • mecoptera plural form
  • mecoptera' possessive plural form
  • mecoptera's possessive singular form