Odonata (Noun)
Meaning
Dragonflies and damselflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Odonata are commonly referred to as dragonflies, despite this name actually encompassing damselflies as well.
- Members of the Odonata can often be spotted around freshwater ponds, feeding on flying insects.
- Experts place damselflies in a different infraorder of Odonata from that of the true dragonflies.
- To successfully survey local populations of Odonata, individuals may establish plots or employ sight counting techniques.
- Common behavior shared amongst some members of Odonata include having exclusive areas guarded fiercely against encroachment from fellow group members.