neuropter

Meanings

• noun

  A type of insect belonging to the order Neuroptera, characterized by having large wings covered with small hairs.

  - "The neuropteran insect has transparent wings."
  - "Neuropterans are often called net-winged insects due to their wing structure."

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Variants

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neuroptera , neuropteran , neuropterans , neuropterous

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'neuron' meaning thread and 'pteron' meaning wing, referring to the fine threads on their wings.

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Trivia

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1. Neuropterans have six legs, two antennae, and two pairs of wings.

2. Some species of Neuroptera are predators and feed on other insects, while others are herbivores or feed on nectar.

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1. Exopterygota: A subclass of insects that have an incomplete metamorphosis, including Neuroptera.

2. Winged insects: Neuropterans belong to the group of winged insects, which also includes orders such as Diptera, Lepidoptera, and Hymenoptera.

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Culture

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Neuropterans have been studied extensively in entomology due to their unique wing structure and are often used as model organisms in scientific research.

How to Memorize "neuropter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the fine threads on the wings of a neuropteran insect to help remember its name.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neuropter' with 'net-winged' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Neurons have New Wings' to remember the meaning of Neuroptera.

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