Panorpidae
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A group of insects called scorpionflies with a long thin snout
- noun
- /pəˈnɔr.pɪˌdeɪ/
- Specialized
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Panorpidae
- Scientists collected several specimens of Panorpidae from the forest for genetic analysis.
Examples
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The elongated snout is a distinguishing feature of the Panorpidae family.
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Many species of Panorpidae have unique mating rituals.
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Many Panorpidae are found in cool, moist environments around the world.
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The Panorpidae family includes fascinating insects.
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Many Panorpidae are found in cool, moist environments around the world.
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The elongated snout is a distinguishing feature of the Panorpidae family.
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Many species of Panorpidae have unique mating rituals.
Surface Forms
Panorpidae singular
Panorpidae plural
Etymology
Panorpidae comes from the insect genus Panorpa and the scientific family ending -idae, which means 'family' in biology. These insects are called scorpionflies because the male's tail looks like a small scorpion, so the name helps you remember this is the family of those insects.
