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单词 orthorrhaphous
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Definition of orthorrhaphous in English:

orthorrhaphous

(also orthorhaphous)
adjective ˌɔːθə(ʊ)ˈrafəsɔːˈθɒrəfəs
Entomology
  • Relating to or designating the more primitive groups of dipteran flies (formerly constituting the suborder Orthorrhapha), which are characterized by the emergence of the adult from the pupa through a longitudinal or T-shaped split.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From scientific Latin Orthorhapha (later Orthorrhapha), former suborder name + -ous.

Definition of orthorrhaphous in US English:

orthorrhaphous

(also orthorhaphous)
adjective
Entomology
  • Relating to or designating the more primitive groups of dipteran flies (formerly constituting the suborder Orthorrhapha), which are characterized by the emergence of the adult from the pupa through a longitudinal or T-shaped split.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From scientific Latin Orthorhapha (later Orthorrhapha), former suborder name + -ous.

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