Thysanura
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- noun
- /θaɪˈzæn.jʊ.rə/
- Archaic
- Textbooks now often refer to Thysanura as an obsolete group, replaced by more precise classifications.
Examples
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The Thysanura are often found in damp areas.
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The order Thysanura includes primitive insects such as silverfish and firebrats.
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Scientists once classified both silverfish and firebrats within Thysanura.
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Many people are unaware of Thysanura species in their homes.
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The biologist explained that Thysanura includes insects like silverfish that prefer damp environments.
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In some studies, Thysanura populations were observed thriving in old, undisturbed buildings.
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Researchers classify Thysanura as a primitive group of insects due to their ancient evolutionary history.
Synonyms
A group of small wingless insects like silverfish and firebrats once grouped together by scientists
Compounds
- Archaic
A group of small wingless insects like silverfish and firebrats once grouped together by scientists
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thysanura comes from Greek parts thysanos 'fringe' and oura 'tail'. It means 'fringed tail', which fits insects like silverfish and firebrats that have a small brush of tail hairs, and scientists now mostly use other group names so Thysanura is an old name.