Dipterous (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or belonging to the Diptera.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The dipterous insects that were found near the river included several species of mosquitoes and flies.
- A characteristic of dipterous insects is that they have one pair of wings.
- Entomologists often study dipterous insects to understand their role in disease transmission.
- Dipterous insects have evolved unique mouthparts that enable them to feed on a wide range of substances.
- Some dipterous insects, such as midges and crane flies, are often mistaken for non-dipterous insects due to their large size.