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plecoptera
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun plecoptera has 1 sense
  1. Plecoptera, order Plecoptera - stoneflies
    --1 is a kind of animal order
    --1 is a member of Insecta, class Insecta, Hexapoda, class Hexapoda
    --1 has members: stonefly, stone fly, plecopteran

Definitions from the Web

Plecoptera

Description:

Plecoptera refers to an order of insects commonly known as stoneflies. They are characterized by their distinct flattened bodies, long antennae, and two pairs of membranous wings. Stoneflies are typically found near freshwater streams and rivers, where they serve as an important indicator of water quality due to their sensitivity to pollution.

Sample Sentences:

  • The plecoptera larvae dwell beneath rocks in the riverbed.
  • When hiking near the stream, we spotted a magnificent plecoptera species.
  • Stoneflies, belonging to the order Plecoptera, have a fascinating life cycle.

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