HETEROPTERAN ENTOMOLOGY


Meaning of HETEROPTERAN ENTOMOLOGY in English

heteropteran Entomology [ ˌhɛtə'rɒpt(ə)r(ə)n ]

■ noun a bug of the group Heteroptera, comprising those, such as water bugs, in which the forewings are non-uniform, having a thickened base and membranous tip. Compare with homopteran .

■ adjective relating to heteropterans.

Derivatives

heteropterous adjective

Origin

from mod. L. Heteroptera , from Gk heteros 'other' + pteron 'wing'.

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