diptera

Meanings

• noun

  A group of insects in the class Insecta, characterized by having only two wings.

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Variants

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diptera , dipteran , dipterans , dipterous

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dipteron', meaning 'two-winged'.

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Trivia

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1. Dipterans are the second largest order of insects, with over 120,000 described species.

2. Some common dipterans include flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and midges.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insecta: Class of animals that includes insects.

2. Wings: Anatomical structures that enable flying in insects.

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Culture

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In literature, dipterans have been used as symbols of transformation and metamorphosis due to their life cycle. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, including as religious symbols and in scientific illustrations.

How to Memorize "diptera"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fly or a mosquito, both of which are common dipterans.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of an insect with two wings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Diptera, two-winged creatures, fly in the air so clear' to remember the meaning.

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