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brachycerous

[bruh-kis-er-uhs]

adjective

Entomology.
  1. having short antennae.



brachycerous

/ bræˈkɪsərəs /

adjective

  1. (of insects) having short antennae

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Word History and Origins

Origin of brachycerous1

1870–75; brachy- + Greek kér ( as ) a horn + -ous
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Example Sentences

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Brachycerous: Diptera; with short, 3-jointed antennae.

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Brachyostomata: brachycerous Diptera with short proboscis.

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Dichaetae: a group of brachycerous Diptera with a proboscis consisting of two parts: Muscids, etc.

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