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two-winged insects

/ˈtuː wɪŋd ˈɪnˌsɛkts/

翻译: 双翅目昆虫的统称,其特征是只有一对功能性的翅膀;包括苍蝇、蚊子和蚋等。

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/ˈtuː wɪŋd ˈɪnˌsɛkts/C1formalscientific
  • zh双翅目昆虫的统称,其特征是只有一对功能性的翅膀;包括苍蝇、蚊子和蚋等。

A general term for insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by having a single pair of functional wings, such as flies, mosquitoes, and gnats.

  1. DipteraC1formal

    An order of insects characterized by having a single pair of functional wings, with the hind wings reduced to halteres.

    zh双翅目昆虫

    • Flies and mosquitoes are common examples of two-winged insects.
    • The study of two-winged insects is called dipterology.
    • Two-winged insects undergo complete metamorphosis during their life cycle.