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单词 Mecoptera
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Definition of Mecoptera in English:

Mecoptera

plural noun məˈkɒptərəmiˈkäptərə
Entomology
  • An order of insects that comprises the scorpion flies.

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    Example sentencesExamples
    • We have isolated and characterized the first LW opsin genes from two orders: Mecoptera and Siphonaptera.
    • On the other hand, there was diverse evolution within the surviving orders, the Neuroptera, Mecoptera, and Diptera, and Coleoptera being notable examples.
    • Additional specimens of Mecoptera are housed in the collections of the Maine State Forest Service, Insect and Disease Laboratory in Augusta; however, these specimens have not been identified.
    • We disagree with the new classification of raptiped Mecoptera proposed by Bechly and Schweigert because of a different interpretation of the relationships of some fossil and recent genera.

Derivatives

  • mecopteran

  • noun & adjective
    Entomology
    • Panorpidae (true scorpionflies) is the most speciose family of mecopterans.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The hymenopteran and mecopteran arolium may be patterned in lines.
      • These small, darkly colored mecopterans are most often and most easily seen on snow.
      • Two different types of ovaries have been described in mecopterans.
      • There are about 550 species of mecopterans worldwide, with 81 species in the United States and Canada.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from Greek mēkos 'length' + pteron 'wing'.

Definition of Mecoptera in US English:

Mecoptera

plural nounmiˈkäptərə
Entomology
  • An order of insects that comprises the scorpionflies.

    〔昆〕长翅目

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Additional specimens of Mecoptera are housed in the collections of the Maine State Forest Service, Insect and Disease Laboratory in Augusta; however, these specimens have not been identified.
    • On the other hand, there was diverse evolution within the surviving orders, the Neuroptera, Mecoptera, and Diptera, and Coleoptera being notable examples.
    • We disagree with the new classification of raptiped Mecoptera proposed by Bechly and Schweigert because of a different interpretation of the relationships of some fossil and recent genera.
    • We have isolated and characterized the first LW opsin genes from two orders: Mecoptera and Siphonaptera.

Origin

Modern Latin (plural), from Greek mēkos ‘length’ + pteron ‘wing’.

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