Order Mecoptera (Noun)
Meaning
An order of carnivorous insects usually having long membranous wings and long beaklike heads with chewing mouths at the tip.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scorpionflies and hangingflies are typical members of the order Mecoptera, an ancient and unique group of insects.
- Mecoptera, a rather small yet intriguing order of carnivorous insects with long membranous wings and distinctive beaklike heads.
- Within the order Mecoptera, researchers noticed intriguing adaptations for capturing prey, from long mouths to unusual wing structures.
- Species belonging to the order Mecoptera often feed on dead or dying insects, using their complex set of chitinous teeth.
- Members of the order Mecoptera are typically known for their bright colors and intriguing courtship behaviors involving displays of light.