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Order Thysanura (Noun)

Meaning

Firebrats; silverfish; machilids.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The order Thysanura is a group of insects that includes firebrats, silverfish, and machilids, which are often found in damp environments.
  • Firebrats and silverfish are the most common representatives of the order Thysanura, with over 500 species described worldwide.
  • The order Thysanura is often considered a paraphyletic group, as some of its members are more closely related to other insects than to each other.
  • Machilids, also known as bristletails, are a type of insect in the order Thysanura that are characterized by their long, thin bodies and distinctive bristles.
  • The order Thysanura is thought to have originated over 300 million years ago, during the Paleozoic era, and has since evolved into a diverse group of insects.

Synonyms

  • Thysanura

Hypernyms

  • Animal Order
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