- euplexoptera
- eu·plex·op·te·ra
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euplexoptera
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Euplexoptera — Eu plex*op te*ra, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. e y^ well + ? to plait + ? a wing.] (Zo[ o]l.) An order of insects, including the earwig. The anterior wings are short, in the form of elytra, while the posterior wings fold up beneath them. See {Earwig}.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
euplexoptera — ˌyüˌplekˈsäptərə Etymology: New Latin, from eu + plexo (from Latin plexus, past participle of plectere to plait, weave) + ptera more at ply synonym of dermaptera … Useful english dictionary
Earwig — For other uses, see Earwig (disambiguation). Earwigs Temporal range: 208–0 Ma … Wikipedia
Earwig — Ear wig ([=e]r w[i^]g ), n. [AS. e[ a]rwicga; e[ a]re ear + wicga beetle, worm: cf. Prov. E. erri wiggle.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any insect of the genus {Forficula} and related genera, belonging to the order {Dermaptera} (formerly {Euplexoptera}). They… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Insecta — In*sec ta, n. pl. [NL. See {Insect}.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) One of the classes of Arthropoda, including those that have one pair of antenn[ae], three pairs of mouth organs, and breathe air by means of trache[ae], opening by spiracles along the sides of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Phobaeticus serratipes — Phobaeticus serratipes, Weibchen Systematik Ordnung: Gespenstschrecken (Phasmatodea) Familie … Deutsch Wikipedia
