trichopteran
Also trichopteron. a trichopterous insect; caddisfly.
Origin of trichopteran
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British Dictionary definitions for trichopteran
/ (traɪˈkɒptərən) /
any insect of the order Trichoptera, which comprises the caddis flies
Also: trichopterous (trɪˈkɒptərəs) of, relating to, or belonging to the order Trichoptera
Origin of trichopteran
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Scientific definitions for trichopteran
[ trĭ-kŏp′tər-ən ]
Any of various small, freshwater insects of the order Trichoptera. Trichopterans have two pairs of wings covered with hairs, and often have hair on the head and thorax. The caddisflies are trichopterans.
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