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Trichoptera

Trichoptera

9.9
A group of insects that includes caddis flies with hairy wings and young that live in water
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɪkəˌpɪtərə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Trichoptera
  • The life cycle of Trichoptera includes aquatic larvae that build protective cases from materials like twigs and stones.

Examples

  • Caddisflies, which belong to the order Trichoptera, are often found near freshwater sources.

  • By reducing the interstitial spaces, habitat availability is reduced, resulting in decreased diversity and abundance of benthic invertebrates, especially Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Researchers study Trichoptera to assess the health of aquatic ecosystems because they are sensitive to pollution.

Synonyms

order Trichoptera
vsTrichoptera
  • Specialized
9.9

Insects called caddis flies have hairy wings and young that live in water

has the same meaning but omits the formal taxonomic label

Compounds

order Trichoptera
  • Specialized
9.9

Insects called caddis flies have hairy wings and young that live in water

Surface Forms

Trichoptera singular
Trichopteras plural

Etymology

Trichoptera comes from Greek parts trich- meaning 'hair' and -ptera meaning 'wings', so it literally means 'hairy wings'. That's why the name fits the caddis flies, which have hairy wings and larvae that live in water and build small protective cases.