Dipteron (Noun)
Meaning
Insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dipteron order includes flies, mosquitoes, and gnats, which are characterized by their distinctive wing structure.
- Dipterons are often found near water sources, where they can feed on nectar or other small organisms.
- The dipteron's unique mouthparts allow it to pierce the skin of animals and feed on their blood.
- In the dipteron life cycle, the larvae typically go through a series of molts before pupating and emerging as adults.
- Entomologists study dipterons to better understand their behavior, habitat, and role in ecosystems.