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plecopteran

/plɪˈkɒp.tər.ən/

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noun

/plɪˈkɒp.tər.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее примитивное крылатое насекомое с уплощенным телом, чьи водные личинки с жабрами являются хищными и живут под камнями; часто используется рыбаками в качестве наживки.

A noun referring to a primitive winged insect with a flattened body, whose aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones; often used as bait by fishermen.

  1. StoneflyC2formalscientific

    A primitive winged insect with a flattened body, whose aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones; often used as bait by fishermen.

    ruВеснянка

    • The plecopteran nymph was found under a rock in the stream.
    • Fishermen often use plecopteran larvae as bait for trout.
    • The presence of plecopteran species indicates good water quality.

    Synonymsstonefly

Forms
  • plecopterans plural form
  • plecopterans' possessive plural form
  • plecopteran's possessive singular form