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Acridid (Noun)

Meaning

Grasshopper with short antennae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The large and destructive desert locust is an example of an acridid with a brown or yellow body.
  • Some acridids, such as the clear-winged grasshopper, are brightly colored to deter predators.
  • Arid and tropical regions around the world are home to numerous species of acridid, each with unique adaptations.
  • When threatened, certain acridids will display aggressive postures to intimidate potential predators.
  • Most species of acridid, such as the common field grasshopper, undergo complete metamorphosis.

Synonyms

  • Short-horned Grasshopper

Hypernyms

  • Grasshopper

Hyponyms

  • Locust
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