stoneflies
61entomology — entomological /en teuh meuh loj i keuhl/, entomologic, adj. entomologically, adv. entomologist, n. /en teuh mol euh jee/, n. the branch of zoology dealing with insects. [1760 70; ENTOMO + LOGY] * * * Branch of zoology dealing with the scientific… …
62fungus — fungic /fun jik/, adj. funguslike, adj. /fung geuhs/, n., pl. fungi /fun juy, fung guy/, funguses, adj. n. 1. any of a diverse group of eukaryotic single celled or multinucleate organisms that live by decomposing and absorbing the organic… …
63nymph — nymphal, nymphean /nim fee euhn/, adj. /nimf/, n. 1. one of a numerous class of lesser deities of mythology, conceived of as beautiful maidens inhabiting the sea, rivers, woods, trees, mountains, meadows, etc., and frequently mentioned as… …
64orthopteran — /awr thop teuhr euhn/, adj. 1. orthopterous. n. 2. an orthopterous insect. [1895 1900; < NL Orthopter(a) (see ORTHOPTERON) + AN] * * * ▪ insect Introduction broadly, any member of one of four insect orders. Orthopteran has come to be regarded… …
65plecopteran — /pli kop teuhr euhn/, adj. 1. Also, plecopterous. belonging or pertaining to the insect order Plecoptera, comprising the stoneflies. n. 2. a plecopteran insect; stonefly. [1885 90; < NL Plecopter(a) the order ( < Gk plék(ein) to twine, twist + o… …
66biogeographic region — Introduction area of animal and plant distribution having similar or shared characteristics throughout. It is a matter of general experience that the plants and animals of the land and inland waters differ to a greater or lesser… …
67Symplocarpus foetidus — Eastern Skunk Cabbage Skunk Cabbage in early spring Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae …
68Coxoplectoptera — Temporal range: 150–120 Ma …
69Eurasian Crag Martin — Perching on a roof in Alcobaça, Portugal Conservation status …
70Crag martin — Dusky Crag Martin on nest Scientific classification Kingdom …
