dermaptera

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Noun dermaptera has 1 sense

Dermaptera, order Dermaptera - earwigs and a few related forms
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Insecta, class Insecta, Hexapoda, class Hexapoda
--₁ has members: earwig; Forficulidae, family Forficulidae

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Dermaptera

Definition:

Dermaptera is an order of insects commonly known as earwigs, characterized by pincer-like forceps at the hind end of their abdomen.

Senses:

Noun:

A group of insects belonging to the order Dermaptera.

Example sentence: The dermaptera are nocturnal insects that mainly feed on organic materials.
Adjective:

Pertaining to or characteristic of the order Dermaptera.

Example sentence: The dermapteran forceps are used by earwigs for defense and capturing prey.

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