brachycerous

[ bruh-kis-er-uhs ]

adjective

, Entomology.

1. having short antennae.

brachycerous

/ bræˈkɪsərəs /

adjective

1. (of insects) having short antennae

Word History and Origins

Origin of brachycerous¹

1870–75; brachy- + Greek kér ( as ) a horn + -ous

Example Sentences

Brachycerous: Diptera; with short, 3-jointed antennae.

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Dichaetae: a group of brachycerous Diptera with a proboscis consisting of two parts: Muscids, etc.

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Brachyostomata: brachycerous Diptera with short proboscis.

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