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mecopteran

[ mi-kop-ter-uhn ]

adjective



noun

  1. Also me·cop·ter·on [] a mecopterous insect.

mecopteran

/ mĭ-kŏptər-ən /

  1. Any of various carnivorous insects of the order Mecoptera, characterized by long, membranous wings and an elongated, beaklike head having chewing mouthparts at the tip. Scorpion flies are mecopterans.


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