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trichopteran

/trɪˈkɒp.tər.ən/

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noun

/trɪˈkɒp.tər.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее насекомое отряда Trichoptera, широко известное как ручейник, личинки которого живут в воде и обычно строят защитные домики из шёлка и мусора.

A noun referring to an insect of the order Trichoptera, commonly known as a caddis fly, which has aquatic larvae and typically builds protective cases from silk and debris.

  1. Caddis flyC2formalscientific

    A small, moth-like insect belonging to the order Trichoptera, whose aquatic larvae build protective cases from silk and materials like sand, stones, or plant debris.

    ruРучейник

    • The trichopteran larvae construct intricate cases from pebbles and twigs.
    • Trichopterans are often used as bioindicators for water quality.
    • The adult trichopteran emerged from its pupal case and flew away.

    Synonymscaddice-flycaddis fly

Forms
  • trichopterans plural form
  • trichopterans' possessive plural form
  • trichopteran's possessive singular form