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Ephemeroidea

Definition:

Ephemeroidea refers to a group of insects commonly known as mayflies or shadflies. They are characterized by their short adult lifespan and aquatic nymphal stage.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A taxonomic group of insects.

Sense 2: The order of mayflies.

Usages:

Popular: The ephemeroidea are fascinating insects due to their brief adult lifespan, which usually lasts for just a day or two.

Local: Every spring, the ephemeroidea swarm around the river, attracting anglers with their numerous hatches.

Sample Sentences:

• The ephemeroidea, commonly known as mayflies, are delicate insects with unique life cycles.
• As an avid fly fisherman, I always look forward to the emergence of ephemeroidea near the creek.

Related Products:

• Mayfly Identification Guide
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• Mayfly Entomology Book