Embioptera
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- noun
- Specialized
- Researchers observed the Embioptera weaving intricate silk tunnels in the forest underbrush.
Examples
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Insects classified as Embioptera are often found in damp locations where they can construct their silk structures.
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Consider the order Embioptera: "In both males and females, the legs are short and sturdy, with an enlarged tarsomere on the first pair, containing the silk-producing glands."
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The study of Embioptera reveals fascinating details about their silk-producing abilities and unique habitats.
Synonyms
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A group of insects that spin silk with their front legs to make small tunnels
Small insects that make silk from parts on their front legs to spin protective tunnels or webs
A small group of insects that spin silk to make tunnels
Compounds
- Specialized
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A group of insects that spin silk with their front legs to make small tunnels
Surface Forms
Etymology
Embioptera breaks into embio- and -ptera, where bio as in biology means 'life' and -ptera as in pterodactyl means 'wing'. A helpful way to remember the word is that it names a small group of living creatures (insects), and the -ptera part shows it belongs to the winged insect groups, which helps you recall that Embioptera are insects that make silk tunnels.