mecopteran

[ mi-kop-ter-uhn ]

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

Origin of mecopteran

1
see origin at mecopterous, -an

Words Nearby mecopteran

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Scientific definitions for mecopteran

mecopteran

[ mĭ-kŏptər-ən ]


  1. 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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