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dipteran Definition

dip·teran (diptər ən)

noun

any of a large order (Diptera) of insects, including the true flies, mosquitoes, and gnats, usually having one pair of functional, membranous wings and a vestigial second pair used as a balancing organ

Etymology: < ModL Diptera < neut. pl. of Gr dipteros: see dipterous

dipteran Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • muscid: Ground-dwelling prey such as centipedes and the dipteran muscid Scatophaga stercoraria appeared to be common dietary components.
  • coffin: Curiosity piqued, I peered into the aforementioned dipteran coffin.

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