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trichopteran

American  
[trih-kop-ter-uhn] / trɪˈkɒp tər ən /

adjective

  1. trichopterous.

noun

  1. Also a trichopterous insect; caddisfly.

trichopteran British  
/ traɪˈkɒptərən /

noun

  1. any insect of the order Trichoptera , which comprises the caddis flies

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adjective

  1. Also: trichopterous.  of, relating to, or belonging to the order Trichoptera

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trichopteran Scientific  
/ trĭ-kŏp′tər-ən /

  1. Any of various small, freshwater insects of the order Trichoptera. Trichopterans have two pairs of wings covered with hairs, and often have hair on the head and thorax. The caddisflies are trichopterans.

Etymology

Origin of trichopteran

1835–45; < New Latin Trichopter ( a ) ( trichopterous ) + -an

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