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trichoptera |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Phryganeides \Phryg`a*ne"i*des\, n. pl [NL., fr Phryganea the typical genus, fr Gr ? a dry stick.] (Zo["o]l.) A tribe of neuropterous insects which includes the caddice flies; -- called also {Trichoptera}. See {Trichoptera}. [Written also {Phryganides}.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Trichoptera \Tri*chop"te*ra\, n. pl [NL., fr Gr tri`x, tricho`s, a hair + ? wing.] (Zo["o]l.) A suborder of Neuroptera usually having the wings covered with minute hairs. It comprises the caddice flies, and is considered by some to be a distinct order From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Trichoptera n : an order of insects consisting of caddis flies [syn: {Trichoptera}, {order Trichoptera}]
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