Zygoptera (Noun)
Meaning
Damselflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Zygoptera, or damselflies, are often confused with dragonflies due to their similar appearance and behaviors.
- Damselflies, belonging to the order Zygoptera, exhibit unique characteristics such as large compound eyes and slender bodies.
- Within the Zygoptera order, there are many different species of damselflies found worldwide, including the common blue damselfly.
- The two main orders of odonates are the Anisoptera, or dragonflies, and the Zygoptera, or damselflies.
- Certain characteristics distinguish the Zygoptera, such as damselflies typically resting with their wings together, from dragonflies.