chironomid

/ kaɪˈrɒnəmɪd /

noun

1. a member of the Chironomidae, a family of nonbiting midges

adjective

1. of or relating to this family

Word History and Origins

Origin of chironomid¹

C19: from New Latin chironomus, from Greek kheironomos a gesturer, from kheir hand + nomos manager + -id ²

Example Sentences

These appear to be the work of Chironomid larv, of which there are several specimens loose in the bottle containing the sponges.

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Of the many species of Chironomid, (over eight hundred known), the vast majority are inoffensive.

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To this group belong numerous Chironomid genera, none of which are known to be noxious to man.

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Bloodworms (Chironomid larvae) were the largest food item, forming 72.8 per cent of the animal food.

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The legs are relatively stouter than in the other Chironomid.

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