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mecopteran

[mi-kop-ter-uh n]

adjective

mecopterous.

noun

Also me·cop·ter·on [mi-kop-tuh-ron] /mɪˈkɒp təˌrɒn/. a mecopterous insect.

Origin of mecopteran

see origin at mecopterous, -an
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mecopteran

[mĭ-kŏp′tər-ən]

Any of various carnivorous insects of the order Mecoptera, characterized by long, membranous wings and an elongated, beaklike head having chewing mouthparts at the tip. Scorpion flies are mecopterans.
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